Let’s face it: while there are a few hundred Linux games that are enjoyable to play on a system with a popular Linux distro, there are ten times as many Windows games that will only work on any of the Windows operation systems.
So, the question remains: How can we move these games to the Linux platform?
#1: VMware
Priced at $200 and above, this is an application that has been created for businesses. Thanks to the costs involved, most people will avoid buying this software even though it functions well as a Windows emulator and is able to boot both WoW and SIMS in one session. As an individual user, it’s best to test this software on your system before purchasing it.
#2: Win4Lin
This software, which you need to purchase, allows you to install a Windows operating system on a system that uses a Linux distro. Even though this type of application caters to businesses, you can still use it to play games – yes, even the latest releases as well.
#3: WINE
Compared to the other two, this software is actually freeware, which will allow you to run MS-DOS and 32-bit Windows applications under the free BSDs as well as Linux. With that said, it must be pointed out that there is no guarantee that WINE will work for your game and since it is free, it’s really worth giving it a shot.
You can visit the WINE site and download the installation files depending on the Linux distro that you are using. However, there are instances when the particular Linux distro that you are using bundles the WINE software along with the system.