Windows apps and games added to Steam on SteamOS / Linux now use Proton by default

T1Covered by 1 source · first reported by Steam store news / itch.io at 08 Oct, 07:12 UTC

Valve updated the Steam Client Beta with a useful change to external Windows apps / games getting added to Steam on SteamOS / Linux. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/windows-apps-and-games-added-to-steam-on-steamos-linux-now-use-proton-by-default/

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• T1Windows apps and games added to Steam on SteamOS / Linux now use Proton by defaultSteam store news / itch.io08 Oct, 07:12