Proton-CachyOS

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Proton-CachyOS is ranked #2 of 26 in game compatibility layers on Inferse. It runs on Linux.

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Free plan: Yesgithub.com
Host platforms: Linuxgithub.com
Runtime model: translation + runtimegithub.com
DirectX support: directx 9/10/11 + 12github.com
Vulkan support: Yesgithub.com
Steam integration: Yesgithub.com
Anti-cheat status: partialgithub.com

Facts

Purpose: Proton-CachyOS is a Steam Play and umu-launcher compatibility tool that builds on Proton with experimental features and third-party tools.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Windows game support: Proton uses Wine to let Windows-exclusive games run on Linux.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Intended audience: The project says its custom Proton distribution is for users who want to test bleeding-edge features, community modifications, and stores other than Steam.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Steam recommendation: The README recommends that most users use the Proton provided by the Steam Client itself.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Graphics features: Runtime options include DXVK low-latency support, FSR and DLSS upgrades, and Vulkan Reflex support.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Audio and display: The README documents PipeWire audio support and experimental native Wayland support.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations: The documented options include automatic OptiScaler injection and a Discord Rich Presence bridge for games running in Proton.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compatibility limits: The README warns that winewayland is experimental and work in progress, and the release page cautions that package variants may cause confusion and suggests x86_64.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Anti-cheat caution: The README warns that the dxvk-sarek async branch should not be used with games using anti-cheat or multiplayer games in general.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Distribution: The README says binary packages for Steam Linux Runtime are available in the repository’s releases.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Release signing: The latest release page states that its tag was signed with the committer’s verified signature.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
License: The repository lists a BSD-3-Clause license.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Supported clients: It is designed for the Steam client and umu-launcher.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Windows games: Proton enables Windows-exclusive games to run on Linux through Wine.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Target users: The project is intended for users who want bleeding-edge features, community modifications, or stores other than Steam.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Runtime configuration: Users can configure behavior with environment variables and Steam launch options, including logging, graphics, audio, input, and compatibility settings.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Graphics integrations: Proton-CachyOS includes options for DXVK-Sarek, DXVK low latency, D7VK, FSR4, DLSS, XeSS, and alternative NVIDIA libraries.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Wayland and audio: Native Wayland support is experimental, while the Wine PipeWire audio driver is enabled by default.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
OptiScaler: OptiScaler injection is supported but described as work in progress and not guaranteed to work with all games.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Anti-cheat limitation: The DXVK-Sarek async option should not be used with games using anti-cheat or multiplayer games in general.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Build environment: Most Proton builds run inside the Proton SDK container and require Docker or Podman on the host.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Architecture limitation: ARM64 builds require an ARM64 build machine and cannot be used in x86 Steam running through FEX.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Licensing: The repository says Proton source and binaries are governed by a variety of licenses, with component licenses included in their directories.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support: CachyOS directs issue reports to GitHub, its forum, Discord support channels, and Reddit, with the team and community described as volunteers.wiki.cachyos.org · 30 Sept 2026
Maintainer: The CachyOS team page identifies Stelios Tsampas as developer and maintainer of CachyOS Wine and Proton.cachyos.org · 30 Sept 2026