Running on Different Systems

This page explains how to run Wall Street Raider (Windows build) on non-Windows hardware. For now, we cover macOS setups and include a Linux stub.

macOS

Wall Street Raider is a Windows application. On macOS you’ll need either a Windows virtual machine (VM) or, on Intel Macs only, native Windows via Boot Camp.

Apple Silicon Macs (M1/M2/M3) — Parallels + Windows 11 (ARM)

This is the most common path on Apple Silicon. Windows 11 ARM can run x86/x64 apps via Microsoft’s translation layer, but some games need additional runtime libraries.

Summary

• Install **Parallels Desktop** and **Windows 11 (ARM)**.
• Install **Steam for Windows** inside the VM.
• Ensure Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables (x86 and x64) are installed.
• If Steam launch shows nothing, run the EXE directly once to reveal any missing-DLL messages.

Steps

1. In Parallels, create a Windows 11 (ARM) VM and complete Windows setup.
2. Install Steam inside the VM and sign in.
3. Install Visual C++ runtimes (either method below):

Method A: PowerShell (winget) <syntaxhighlight lang="powershell"> winget install -e --id Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x64 winget install -e --id Microsoft.VCRedist.2015+.x86 </syntaxhighlight>

Method B: Direct installers (official Microsoft links)

• https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe
• https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe

(You may be prompted to reboot; if so, restart the VM.)

1. Install and launch Wall Street Raider from Steam.

If the game still doesn’t start

• Try launching the executable directly once to surface error messages:

 C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Wall Street Raider Playtest\resources\app\WSR.EXE

• If you see errors like VCRUNTIME140.dll or MSVCP140.dll missing, (re)install the VC++ redistributables above, then reboot the VM.
• Make sure Parallels is set to Configuration → Hardware → Graphics → Games only (or enable 3D acceleration), and allocate sufficient RAM/VRAM.
• Temporarily disable third-party antivirus inside the VM or add Steam and the game folder to its allowlist if it’s blocking DLL loads.

Notes & limitations

• Windows 11 ARM uses a translation layer to run x86/x64 software. Most apps work, but some low-level dependencies or drivers may not. If you hit issues that only occur in Parallels but not on a physical PC, the emulator is the likely cause.

Intel Macs (x86_64)

• Boot Camp (Windows 10/11) — Best compatibility/performance (runs Windows natively). Install Steam and play normally.
• Parallels/VMWare — Also works in many cases. If the game fails to start, install the VC++ redistributables (x86 and x64) as shown above and check the EXE directly for missing-DLL messages.

Linux

Wall Street Raider runs surprisingly well under Linux thanks to Steam Play (Proton). No complex Wine or Lutris configuration is required — it works “out of the box.”

Summary

• Works via Steam on most modern Linux distributions.
• No manual Wine/Lutris setup needed.
• Likely compatible with Steam Deck.
• Visual C++ runtimes are already handled by Proton in most cases.

Steps

1. Install **Steam** on your Linux distribution.
2. In Steam → Settings → Compatibility, enable:

  * Enable Steam Play for all other titles
  * Select Proton Experimental or the latest stable Proton version.

1. Launch Steam and install Wall Street Raider as usual.
2. The game should start without any manual configuration.

Notes

• Users have confirmed it runs smoothly on standard Linux desktops without additional tweaks:

 > “No worries! Just happy it's even running. Didn't have to do some craziness in Wine/Lutris. Just works out of the box on Steam on Linux. Hopefully it means it will work with SteamDeck too (I don't have one of those, but could be a nice thing if it did to promote it as compatible).”

• Because Steam Deck uses SteamOS (a Linux-based OS with Proton), this success strongly suggests the game will run there as well.
• If any issues occur, try:

 * Switching Proton version per-game (Right-click → Properties → Compatibility → Force Proton version).
 * Verifying game files in Steam.
 * Checking for missing dependencies in Proton logs, then adding them via Protontricks (advanced).

Troubleshooting

• Update to the latest graphics drivers.
• Ensure your Steam client and Proton installation are current.
• If the game fails to start, open Steam’s “Compatibility Tools” settings and toggle Proton versions (Experimental, Proton 9, etc.).
• If you see runtime errors (rare), install Microsoft VC++ redistributables inside the Proton prefix via Protontricks.

Linux and Steam Deck users are encouraged to share compatibility reports so the team can list official support on ProtonDB and Steam Deck Verified.

Troubleshooting checklist

• Confirm Windows is fully updated (Settings → Windows Update).
• Reinstall both VC++ redistributables (x86 and x64), then reboot.
• Launch the EXE directly once to read specific error messages.
• Verify game files in Steam (Game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify).
• Check antivirus/endpoint protection logs for quarantined DLLs.
• On VMs, increase CPU/RAM/VRAM and enable 3D acceleration.

Getting help

If you still can’t run the game, please include in your report:

• Your platform (Apple Silicon Mac in Parallels, Intel Mac Boot Camp, Linux + Proton, etc.).
• Windows/Proton version and any error messages (e.g., missing DLL names).
• Whether installing the VC++ redistributables changed anything.