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'''Proton''' is an open-source [[:Category:Compatibility layers|compability compatibility layer]] developed by Valve for running modern Windows-only exclusive [[wikipedia:Steam_(software)|Steam]] games on Linux. Announced on August 21st, 2018 as a rework of Steam Play, Proton is based on included in the Steam Linux client by default and Valve whitelists [[Wine]] and additional componentshttps://steamdb. It requires zero configuration for whitelisted info/app/891390/info/ 100+ games, just launch ] known to work out-of-the game the same way you would launch a Linux native game on Steam-box. Proton was revealed to the public 21st august 2018 and at launch 27 titles was officially whitelisted <ref name="protonannouncement">https://steamcommunity.com/games/221410/announcements/detail/1696055855739350561</ref>. A lot more is compatible and can be played However, by changing a switch in Steam 's settings, Proton can be enabled for all Windows-exclusive games even if they don't currently work. See <ref group=N>To do this unofficial [https://spcr, click Steam > Settings > Steam Play > "Enable Steam Play for all titles".netlify.com</ ref> Users began compiling test results into compatibility list] lists, and there is now a portal for user reported working checking which gameswork, linked below. Since it's open-source it's also possible to run outside As of the January 17th, 2019 SteamClient beta, Proton can be force-enabled in per-title properties, including for native Linux games.<ref name="force-enable">https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SteamClientBeta#announcements/detail/1703951108827819236</ref>

* [https://spcrwww.netlifyprotondb.com/ User reported compatibility list]* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ3_odz8JzEVK80vkku-b6FsICWb45xGf4VYnzYz5cNSMVQ-5BA2WoHBGAScw96MgLj1ONA7Cx0tyGa/pubhtml Google sheets compatibility list]