Can I use Medal on Linux with Wine?

August 31, 2025 3 answers
Asked by PixelatedNinja43
I'm really considering switching to Linux Mint or something similar for my video editing and gaming needs. I love using Medal for recording, but I know it doesn't support Linux yet. Is there any chance I can get Medal to work on Linux using Wine?

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TechieTom15
I can confirm that while Medal does run on Wine, itโ€™s not the best experience right now. I encountered problems with game detection, especially for titles that donโ€™t have a native Linux version. For straightforward recording, Steamโ€™s built-in tools might serve you better if youโ€™re making the transition!
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CuriousCoder29
Honestly, it's a bit hit or miss with Medal running on Linux via Wine. Many users have had mixed results, and it doesnโ€™t seem like itโ€™s fully functional yet. You might want to look into alternatives like OBS Studio or GPU Screen Recorder if you're just looking for recording options, as they work well on Linux.
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GamingGuru77
I gave it a shot! Medal installed fine on my Linux setup, but I hit a snagโ€”while I could set everything up, it wouldn't detect my game (Hollow Knight) to record. It showed some weird behavior like a black splash screen initially. I tried running it with Steam under Proton, but it still couldnโ€™t detect the games I wanted to record. Iโ€™d still recommend checking out Steam's native recording featuresโ€”it's a solid alternative if youโ€™re facing issues with Medal.
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