WineD3D AlternativesCompatibility Layer Tools and other similar apps like WineD3D

WineD3D is described as 'Even if Windows supports DirectX natively, using WineD3D can enhance backwards compatiblity with older games, especially on Windows 8 and newer that don't support 16 bit screen modes. Another possible use is to emulate unsupported versions of DirectX, or porting DirectX' and is a compatibility layer tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to WineD3D for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Wine, Flathub and Mac apps. The best WineD3D alternative is Wine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WineD3D are Proton, ProtonPlus, ProtonUp-Qt and Protontricks.

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  1. Wine icon
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    An advanced, free open-source tool enabling Windows applications to run on Linux and other systems without emulation. It offers configuration options, supports diverse operating systems, and benefits from continuous updates and robust community support to enhance Windows app compatibility.

    48 Wine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Flathub
     
  2. ProtonPlus icon
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    A simple Wine and Proton-based compatibility tools manager.

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    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Fedora
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Wine
    • Flatpak
    • Vala
    • Proton
     
  3. DXVK icon
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    A Vulkan-based translation layer for D3D9, D3D10 and D3D11, which can be used on Linux with Wine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine
     
  4.  3 likes

    This is my build of Proton with the most recent bleeding-edge Proton Experimental WINE.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wine
     
  5. MiceWine icon
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    MiceWine is a project that aims to run Windows applications and games on Android smartphones.

    46 MiceWine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  6. Winetricks icon
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    Winetricks is an easy way to work around problems in Wine.

    41 Winetricks alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • Fedora
    • Wine
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • FreeBSD
    • MacPorts
    • Homebrew
    • Slackware
     
  7. D8VK icon
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    A Vulkan-based translation layer for Direct3D 8/9/10/11 which allows running 3D applications on Linux using Wine.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (Zlib)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. This project is an attempt to convert Direct3D 9 programs to Direct3D 11. It reimplements the d3d9.dll, which contains the core D3D9 interfaces.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Compatibility tool for Steam Play based on Wine and additional components.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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