How to Play EXE Games on Steam Deck Using Wine and Proton
Learn how to run EXE games on your Steam Deck by using Wine or Proton in Desktop Mode for seamless Windows compatibility.
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To play EXE games on Steam Deck, first, ensure that SteamOS is set to Desktop Mode. Then, install Wine or a similar compatibility layer like Proton through the Discover Software Center, which allows Windows applications to run on Linux-based systems. Right-click the EXE file, select 'Properties', navigate to the 'Permissions' tab, and check 'Allow executing file as program'. Finally, right-click the EXE file again, choose 'Open With', and select Wine to launch your game. Remember, performance may vary based on the game's compatibility with these tools.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I run any Windows EXE game on Steam Deck? Not all Windows EXE games run flawlessly on Steam Deck; compatibility depends on the game and the effectiveness of tools like Wine or Proton.
- What is Proton and how does it help run Windows games on Steam Deck? Proton is a compatibility layer developed by Valve that allows many Windows games to run on SteamOS by translating DirectX calls to Vulkan and handling other compatibility issues.
- Do I need to switch to Desktop Mode to run EXE files on Steam Deck? Yes, switching to Desktop Mode is necessary to install compatibility layers like Wine or Proton and to manage EXE files directly on Steam Deck.