Heyo fellow Linux gamers!

I have just released a new tool called proton-shim*, available now on GitLab or the AUR (for Arch users). It’s a lightweight Bash script that makes it super easy to run .exe, .bat, .cmd, .ps1, and .msi files inside *Steam Proton environments.

It’s especially handy for modding tools, patchers, and custom launchers that need access to your game’s Proton prefix.

What It’s For

proton-shim helps you:

• Run Windows tools/scripts in Proton like mod installers directly inside Proton
• Target the right Steam AppID to ensure they use the correct compatdata
• Pick a Proton version interactively — or via CLI
• Detect .exe/.bat etc in your current folder and prompt you to run them
• Use --no-prompt for scripts and automation
• Debug your Proton run via --debug and --show-command (e.g. PROTON_LOG=1)

It's perfect for games like The Long Drive, Elden Ring, or any modding workflow where no native Linux tooling exists.

Works On

• Arch-based distros via AUR
• Other distros via the Makefile release archive (Make Version: proton-shim-<version>-make.tar.gz)
• Any Linux setup with Bash, Steam and any Proton versions installed

Example Usage

bash proton-shim --appid 1017180

Pick the .exe, choose your Proton version — and you’re off.

You can also fully automate it:

bash proton-shim --appid 1017180 --executable TLDWorkshop.exe --proton "Proton 9.0 (Beta)" --no-prompt

Installation Arch / Manjaro / EndeavourOS

bash yay -S proton-shim

Other Linux distros (Make)

bash tar -xf proton-shim-1.0.1-make.tar.gz cd ./proton-shim-1.0.1 sudo make install

https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/proton-shim

https://gitlab.com/Wisher/ProtonShim

https://gitlab.com/Wisher/ProtonShim/-/releases

Let me know if you have feedback, feature suggestions, or run into bugs. Hope this helps make modding and gaming under Proton just a bit easier!

Cheers - Wisher

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Opening openrgb in terminal or normally just shutdowns my pc. Tried both openrgb & openrgb-git via AUR and same results. Seems to work only on Windows.

System info:

MB: ASUS tuff b650m-e Wi-Fi

CPU: Ryzen 7 9800x3d

GPU: Rx 9070xt

- Using a dual-boot Win/CachyOS

- Used with and without ASUS armoury aura

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I've been after a competitive game for a while for the Steam Deck and it certainly looks like REMATCH fits the bill.

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Another free game release for you. Midnight Riff is a rhythm roguelike where you have to jam with the music to deal damage and win battles.

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Steam is open and not minimized in this picture.

This is what happens when I move the window

System info

After I turned on proton, I shut down my computer to go to sleep. The next day, I try to open steam an this happens. I have tried reinstalling, installing the one from the website, etc. My system info is in one of the attached pictures. I installed Linux Mint yesterday as my first linux distro.

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Hi linux people.

Im a 24 year old Gamer. I own a ton of games on steam 45 plus. But somehow keep booting into windows because I keep going to fortnite. Even tho I bought a console just for Fortnite, I keep raching to my pc to play it.

Secondly, I do have a BAZZITE dualboot. That bazzite install is all I have on a 1tb ssd. And theres 4TB I can only access via windows. Another reason I'm scared to make a switch are things I heard like crashes and bugs in many games. Because I do have an Nvidia + AMD setup. A 4070 Ti Super and a 7800x3D. So pretty good and thus higher than midrange but lower than flagship.

What can I do? I want to make the switch. But it feels like windows glued me stuck. I also have AuDHD (Autism and ADHD mix, maybe that has something to do with familiarity).

Help appreciated

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It should be criminal for a game as good as Glass Cannon to see so few players and Steam reviews, because it's simply awesome.

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Maze Mice is getting ready to leave Early Access - that was fast. A major update for this survivor game that blends time-stopping Pac-Man features is out now.

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Combining the classic game of Billiards with various news rules and roguelike features, Drop Pockets is set to arrive on August 8th.

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Hi there,

Yesterday, I finally got around to using Valve's container runtime environment (sniper) to wrap my game for use on Steam. I initially had the game on Steam as a naked build (no runtime wrapper) but that was stupid and had all kinds of problems (it was easy to depend on a library that was only available on my machine).

I think the sniper build works solidly but I'd love for people to test it out.

Please note:

1. This is a playtest - not a final game. I'm of course always looking for feedback on everything about the game but this is primarily a "does it even run?" situation.
2. The game is barely optimized at this point but it should run smoothly neverless. If it does lag, please let me know.
3. The game is meant for desktop/laptop play (mouse+keyboard). This is not a SteamDeck game, unfortunately (though it might run there, idk).

P.S.: I also want to release on itch.io at some point but I don't know how people prefer their Linux games there (if itch is even a popular option for Linux gaming?). I can of course provide the naked build but I fear that it'll just crash on many machines (like the prior Steam builds did).

P.P.S.: I'm not using a popular game engine like Godot or Unity or Unreal. On one hand, this is great & by design because my game has a unique set of requirements. On the other hand, I don't get some of the table stakes feature that other games get. Please be gentle.

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Build up your game collection with the Serenity Forge Humble Bundle.

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Need a free game? You can currently claim SteamWorld Dig to keep for a limited time, and the later games in the series have heavy discounts.

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After some supply chain issues that put both the Steam Deck OLED models out of stock for the US and Canada, they're now back.

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Hello,

My HTPC has a GTX2070 and I will switch to a 9070XT in a few days.

The os is Bazzite with the bazzite-deck-nvidia image.

Will I HAVE TO reinstall OS from scratch ? And if not, SHOULD I reinstall from scratch ?

Thanks !

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Using Arch , it happens on every update, every day nearly.

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Hello all,

I can't seem to get Fallout to launch properly with script extender while using Limo as my mod manager. I tried installing it like wiki suggests (granted this is SkyrimSE but theoretically same rules should apply to F04), tried running from steam directly using this command, bash -c 'exec "${@/Fallout4.exe/Fallout4/f4se_loader.exe}"' , borrowed from a similar command i used for Oblivion remastered and its script extender. I even tried adding f4se_loader.exe as a non-steam game. all the same result, ill see a black window pop up, go to full screen, then crashes. All of this was tried using last gen f4se and downgraded FO4. I had Address Library and BASS installed via limo and made sure they were deployed. Help is appreciated.

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Hi everybody! I got a problem and don't know how to overcome it. I have recently installed Star Wars Battlefront II through Steam and can't get it run properly.

Previous experience: I first used LMDE 6 and, last week, changed to Linux Mint Cinnamon 22.1. In LMDE, i also installed the game and got an issue (it didn't even start at all then), BUT got to play Jedi Fallen Order with any problem.

As far as I've researched, the problem arise from EA App, which runs through Steam in the way I installed the game. I tried installing EA App through Lutris and run it from there, then search for game files; it didn't work. At least, Steam's EA recognize that the game is installed.

Do you have any idea of what can I do?

Some useful information:

_ NVidia drivers: 570.133.07

_ Proton versions that make the EA App launch for me: Experimental and GE 10-4

_ I have Steam installed in my main SSD and the games are stored in another SSD.

Any other information you need, tell me and I'll provide it.

Thanks beforehand for your answers!

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Hey all, I recently made the switch to Linux and so far so good. However, I am having a really weird issue with both Diablo 2 resurrected and Titan Quest running in proton where the cursor flickers like mad when using a controller. I have tried different proton settings, tried different graphics drivers and I can't seem to fix this. Any insight from more knowledgeable people would be greatly appreciated!

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