# I can run a game made with UE on Mac or Linux?

**URL:** <https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-can-run-a-game-made-with-ue-on-mac-or-linux/338560>\
**Category:** Platform & Builds\
**Tags:** windows, Linux, MAC, unreal-engine, Platform, question\
**Created:** [November 15, 2015, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-can-run-a-game-made-with-ue-on-mac-or-linux/338560 "2015-11-15T16:41:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![Igneux](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@Igneux](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Igneux)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2015, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-can-run-a-game-made-with-ue-on-mac-or-linux/338560/1 "2015-11-15T16:41:56Z")

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I just realice in another question that I can only program on VC++, that only work on windows right?  
But I see games made with UE working in other platforms, how?

Sorry If is a silly question, and thanks for answer.

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**Author:** ![Bionic\_Ape](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/bionic_ape/32/1090124_2.png) [@Bionic\_Ape](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Bionic_Ape)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2015, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-can-run-a-game-made-with-ue-on-mac-or-linux/338560/2 "2015-11-15T19:11:32Z")

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Yes you can compile for Linux.

Here’s how you compile in Linux:

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And how you compile for Linux: [A new, community-hosted Unreal Engine Wiki - Announcements - Unreal Engine Forums](https://wiki.unrealengine.com/Compiling_For_Linux)

Documentation:

> **[Cross-Compiling for Linux](https://docs.unrealengine.com/4.27/en-US/SharingAndReleasing/Linux/GettingStarted/)**
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> Download the Linux cross-compile toolchain.

Regarding VC++, I’m afraid I can’t help you with that, I believe you can’t get rid of the extended tools of VC++ over C++.

The thing here is that the editor, tool that is fundamental for the development, runs in either Mac or Windows. But, you can compile from and for Linux.

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**Author:** ![Igneux](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@Igneux](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Igneux)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2015, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-can-run-a-game-made-with-ue-on-mac-or-linux/338560/3 "2015-11-15T19:52:43Z")

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Ok, a lot of thanks .

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**Author:** ![Bionic\_Ape](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/bionic_ape/32/1090124_2.png) [@Bionic\_Ape](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Bionic_Ape)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2015, 1:26am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-can-run-a-game-made-with-ue-on-mac-or-linux/338560/4 "2015-11-16T01:26:06Z")

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Thanks, you are welcome