Can I play Test Drive Unlimited on PC, Mac or Linux?

The original release already runs natively on Windows. Nothing covers macOS and Linux yet. Windows builds can run on Linux through Wine or Proton, but that is not a native port.

What's the best way to play Test Drive Unlimited today?

Start with TDU Recompilation. It's still in progress.

Is TDU Recompilation still being worked on?

It's slowed down. The last commit landed in April 2026.

Who's behind TDU Recompilation?

TDU Recompilation is made by testdriveupgrade, Grien25 and tomcl7.

Do I need the original game?

You need your own copy of Test Drive Unlimited. Projects rebuild the game's code, not its art, audio or levels, so they read those from the copy you already own.

Test Drive Unlimited: native ports & recompilations

PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 3602006by Eden Games

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7 GitHub stars across ports

Test Drive Unlimited (PC (Microsoft Windows), 2006) has 1 native port. The most popular is TDU Recompilation with 7 GitHub stars.

Native ports

TDU Recompilation
Static recompilationUnreleasedSlowing
AI use unknown
In progress
7 GitHub stars
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About

Test Drive Unlimited is the ultimate automotive experience for car and bike enthusiasts alike. Visit the most sophisticated car and bike dealers to purchase new vehicles or simply take them for a spin. Collect and trade rare performance parts and customize each vehicle to make it one-of-a-kind. Test Drive Unlimited challenges players online to experience the most exotic and fastest vehicles on more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads. Gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, bikes, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Test Drive Unlimited on PC, Mac or Linux?: The original release already runs natively on Windows. Nothing covers macOS and Linux yet. Windows builds can run on Linux through Wine or Proton, but that is not a native port.
What's the best way to play Test Drive Unlimited today?: Start with TDU Recompilation. It's still in progress.
Is TDU Recompilation still being worked on?: It's slowed down. The last commit landed in April 2026.
Who's behind TDU Recompilation?: TDU Recompilation is made by testdriveupgrade, Grien25 and tomcl7.
Do I need the original game?: You need your own copy of Test Drive Unlimited. Projects rebuild the game's code, not its art, audio or levels, so they read those from the copy you already own.