How to Run Non-Steam Games Using Proton on Steam

Learn how to run non-Steam Windows games on Linux using Proton through Steam's compatibility settings.

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Yes, you can run non-Steam games with Proton. To do so, add the game to your Steam library by selecting 'Games' > 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library...' from the Steam client. Right-click the game in your library, select 'Properties', and under the 'Compatibility' tab, check 'Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool' and select Proton. This allows you to run many Windows-only games on Linux or other operating systems supported by Proton.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can Proton run all Windows games on Linux? Proton can run many Windows games on Linux but not all; compatibility varies depending on the game and Proton version.
  2. How do I add a non-Steam game to my Steam library? In Steam, go to 'Games' > 'Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library...', then select the game executable to add it.
  3. What is the 'Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool' option? This Steam setting forces a selected Proton version to run a game, enabling better compatibility for Windows-only titles.
  4. Is Proton only for Steam games? No, Proton can be used to run non-Steam games by adding them to the Steam library and enabling Proton compatibility.

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