# Valve's magical play-Windows-games-on-Linux tech is rebased, updated, and ready to play Resident Evil

> As a special treat to me personally, Valve has released a new version of its Proton compatibility layer—the special sauce that lets Windows games run on Linux platforms like the Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and your…

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/software/linux/valves-magical-play-windows-games-on-linux-tech-is-rebased-updated-and-ready-to-play-resident-evil/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4e6b15417064d6d2640440)
- **Published:** 2026-07-08
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #steam #windows
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4e6b15417064d6d2640440

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