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Spec Ops: The Line

A Shooter game by Yager Development, released in 2012

77/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumPlayStation 3LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)

A third-person shooter in which three American soldiers led by Capt. Walker are sent to Dubai in order to recover whoever remains of an infantry unit, the 33rd Battalion, until they decide to take action against the militants situated in the city. As they progress, however, the logistical and ethical complexity of their objective deepens, and their perception of themselves, and their enemy, is put into question.

Single playerMultiplayer

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Spec Ops: The Line Download Size

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Is Spec Ops: The Line Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
37Players Online

There are currently 37 people playing Spec Ops: The Line, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 44.4
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
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Where is the Spec Ops: The Line save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Manual Backup Required
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\SpecOpsTheLine\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/SpecOpsTheLine/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/SpecOpsTheLine/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Spec Ops: The Line Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Spec Ops: The Line, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 51 user configs ↗

Can I Run Spec Ops: The Line?

System requirements not available for this title.

Is Spec Ops: The Line Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

77
Rated 77 out of 100
Generally Favorable9 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 9 critic reviews, Spec Ops: The Line has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 77, it stands out as a strong entry in the shooter category, though it may have minor flaws.

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