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Proton-CachyOS

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One barScore 5.5

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Proton-CachyOS is ranked #11 of 27 in game compatibility layers on Freedom251. It runs on Linux.

Compared on game compatibility layers

Free plan: Yes
Host platforms: Linux
Runtime model: translation + runtime
DirectX support: directx 9/10/11 + 12
Vulkan support: Yes
Steam integration: Yes
Anti-cheat status: partial

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The record

Purpose: Proton-CachyOS is a Steam Play and umu-launcher compatibility tool that builds on Proton with experimental features and third-party tools.
Windows game support: Proton uses Wine to let Windows-exclusive games run on Linux.
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.
Steam recommendation: The README recommends that most users use the Proton provided by the Steam Client itself.
Graphics features: Runtime options include DXVK low-latency support, FSR and DLSS upgrades, and Vulkan Reflex support.
Audio and display: The README documents PipeWire audio support and experimental native Wayland support.
Integrations: The documented options include automatic OptiScaler injection and a Discord Rich Presence bridge for games running in Proton.
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.
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.
Distribution: The README says binary packages for Steam Linux Runtime are available in the repository’s releases.
Release signing: The latest release page states that its tag was signed with the committer’s verified signature.
License: The repository lists a BSD-3-Clause license.
Supported clients: It is designed for the Steam client and umu-launcher.
Windows games: Proton enables Windows-exclusive games to run on Linux through Wine.

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Sources

github.com/CachyOS/proton-cachyos· checked 30 Sept 2026
github.com/CachyOS/proton-cachyos/releases· checked 30 Sept 2026
github.com/CachyOS/proton-cachyos/blob/cachyos_mai· checked 30 Sept 2026
github.com/CachyOS/proton-cachyos/blob/cachyos_mai· checked 30 Sept 2026
wiki.cachyos.org/cachyos_basic/faq/· checked 30 Sept 2026
cachyos.org/about/· checked 30 Sept 2026