NVIDIA brings GeForce NOW to Linux as Flatpak

• GeForce NOW is now available natively on Linux as a Flatpak desktop app.
• NVIDIA first announced a Linux client at CES; the app ships today as a native build.
• Flatpak delivery makes the app distro-agnostic and easier to install and sandbox.
• Native app could improve integration and responsiveness compared with browser streaming.

What’s new

NVIDIA has released a native GeForce NOW desktop application for Linux, packaged as a Flatpak. The company originally announced the Linux client at CES, and the build is now available for Linux users to install.

The move brings NVIDIA’s cloud game streaming service out of the browser and onto the native Linux desktop. That change gives Linux users a dedicated application experience instead of relying on web clients or workarounds.

Why this matters

A native app can improve input handling, integration with system-level features, and the overall desktop experience when streaming games. For many Linux gamers, a dedicated client reduces friction compared with running GeForce NOW in a browser or through compatibility layers.

Flatpak packaging also matters because it’s distribution-agnostic. Flatpak lets the same package run across many Linux distributions, simplifies updates, and provides sandboxing that helps isolate the app from the rest of the system.

How Linux users will install it

NVIDIA’s Linux client is distributed as a Flatpak, so installation will use standard Flatpak tooling or any app store that supports Flatpak packages. That approach avoids distro-specific packaging and typically makes it easier for users on Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, and others to install and update the app.

Exact availability details and where NVIDIA has published the Flatpak (for example, a repository or app store) will be confirmed by NVIDIA’s release notes or download page. Users should check NVIDIA’s official channels for the supported Flatpak source and installation instructions.

What to expect next

Functionally, the Linux Flatpak should provide the core GeForce NOW experience: streaming PC games from NVIDIA’s servers to your desktop. Performance and feature parity with Windows and browser clients will be determined by real-world testing across hardware and network conditions.

This release follows NVIDIA’s CES announcement and signals a stronger focus on Linux as a first-class platform for cloud gaming. For Linux gamers who’ve waited for an official client, the Flatpak build is a significant step toward a smoother, more integrated streaming experience.