Proton 8.0 expands Linux gaming with new game support and bug fixes for Steam Deck.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica
Valve's Proton 8.0 update adds support for 18 new Windows games on Linux, including Chex Quest HD, a remastered version of a 1996 CD-ROM game. Proton is a compatibility layer that allows Windows games to run on Linux-based operating systems, and the update requires a GPU with Vulkan 1.3 support. The update benefits the Steam Deck, but it's an open source tool that can be used on any Linux PC.