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:''This page is about software on Linux that emulates other hardware, like video game consoles.''{{for|software that can run linux Linux on other Operating Systems|Hypervisors}}
'''Linux''' is a family of operating systems based on the [[wikipedia:Linux kernel|Linux kernel]]. Operating systems using the Linux kernel are commonly called Linux distributions (distro).
;Emulators on linuxLinux
Due to the overlap with the technical and open source communities, the majority of emulators in existence will have Linux versions available. The commercial success of the [[wikipedia:Steam Deck|Steam Deck]] has also contributed heavily to consumer demand for native emulators on Linux.
;*If you're on a Steam Deck, you should probably use [https://www.emudeck.com/ EmuDeck] which is an installation script that helps you get started with emulation. It is not an all in one solution like some other software; instead, it strives to provide the best possible official options to you, set up and ready to go.
;*See the [[Linux guide for emulators]] for Distro specific instructions
;*See the [[Recommended linux Linux distros|Recommended linux Linux distributions]].
;*See each Wiki Category [[:Category:Consoles|Consoles]], [[:Category:Computers|Computers]] and [[:Category:Arcade|Arcade]] for individual dedicated system pages to see more detailed comparisons and information about software emulators. Dedicated system pages provide more up-to-date listings and in-depth information on specific aspects like hardware features, peripheral support, and compatibility etc.
;*Some games have [[Game engine recreations and source ports]] that run on Linux, which can be the better than emulators for their specific games.
