Steam Play - what is it?
Steam Play is a feature that allows you to run compatibility layers in the Linux version of the Steam client. Proton being one of them, based upon another called Wine, allowing you to play thousands of Windows-only games on Linux. Be sure to check out our constantly updated beginner's guide here.
Need help? We have a 
Steam Play forum and a dedicated channel in 
our Discord.
Steam Play forum and a dedicated channel in our Discord.
Latest Steam Play articles- Valve updates the Steam Linux Container Runtime for Proton 5.13, helps tools like MangoHud by Liam Dawe
26 November 2020 at 9:25 am UTC - Collabora put up their patches for Linux Kernel work to help Windows games on Linux by Liam Dawe
20 November 2020 at 9:24 am UTC - Steam Play Proton 5.13-2 compatibility layer is out now with improved Direct3D 12 support by Liam Dawe
14 November 2020 at 12:27 pm UTC - Steam Play Proton 5.13 gets a Release Candidate, Valve working on new Vulkan extension by Liam Dawe
10 November 2020 at 9:30 am UTC - Collabora expect their Linux Kernel work for Windows game emulation in Kernel 5.11 by Liam Dawe
28 October 2020 at 10:01 am UTC - + View more Steam Play articles
FAQ
What is the status of Easy Anti-Cheat and BattlEye with Proton?
Neither currently work or are supported with Proton.
Can I use Proton outside of Steam?
Yes. Lutris can help with this.
Where do I report bugs in Proton and broken games?
Onto Valve's GitHub page but try asking in our forum first.
Neither currently work or are supported with Proton.
Can I use Proton outside of Steam?
Yes. Lutris can help with this.
Where do I report bugs in Proton and broken games?
Onto Valve's GitHub page but try asking in our forum first.
Want even more info?
Steam Tracker - historical data on the Linux market-share on Steam.
User Statistics - see what systems our users are running.
User Statistics - see what systems our users are running.