# Proton

> Play Windows games on Linux

Valve's Wine-based compatibility layer for Steam Play.

- Source: https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton
- License: NOASSERTION
- Language: C++
- Stars: 32966
- Forks: 1635
- Contributors: 95
- Last commit: 2026-09-04
- Latest release: proton-11.0-2 (2026-08-21)
- Purpose: Media & photos
- Runs on: Desktop
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 69/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 11/15
- Readiness: 0/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/ValveSoftware/Proton
Updated: 2026-10-03