Can I play an old cd game on Linux?

Question

So I downloaded Linux since it was free, but when I put my old computer discs in my computer it for some reason thinks it's an audio disc. Am I able to tell Linux that it's actually a game? Or do I have to get an actual windows operating system to play these games?

Answer 1

Depends on what OS it was meant for.

If it was Windows, you will need WINE (which can be downloaded from the repos) and even it is not a guarantee your game will run at all.

If it was a DOS game, Dosbox can run virtually every DOS game under the sun and you will find it in the repos too.

I cannot answer for Mac-based games as I have never in my life owned any Mac system.