ProtonPlus

Linux app for installing and updating Proton, Wine, DXVK and VKD3D across game launchers.

Verified facts: 5 of 5
Alternatives ranked: 3
Approved reviews: 0
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About ProtonPlus

ProtonPlus is a Linux app for installing and updating compatibility tools, meaning Proton forks, Wine builds, DXVK and VKD3D, across the game launchers on your system. It recognises Steam (including the Flatpak and Snap versions), Lutris, Heroic, Bottles, Faugus Launcher and WineZGUI, and lets you choose from builds such as GE-Proton, Proton-CachyOS and Wine-Staging. Recent versions go further than a plain downloader: they can update tools in the background on a schedule, pick x86-64 or ARM64 builds to suit your CPU, set per-game launch options and compatibility tools for Steam games, and edit MangoHud overlay settings. The GTK4 interface can be driven entirely with a gamepad, which suits the Steam Deck and other handhelds, and there is a command-line mode too. It's free and open source under the GPLv3, distributed on Flathub, with community packages for several distributions.

Best for: Linux gamers who use several launchers and want their Proton and Wine builds kept current.

What works

Covers more launchers and tool types than most managers
Scheduled background updates keep Proton builds current
Full gamepad navigation for handheld PCs
Per-game Steam launch options and a MangoHud editor

Why people leave

Linux only
More settings than a casual player needs
Changes quickly, so menus and supported tools shift between versions

Top ProtonPlus alternatives

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1
ProtonUp-Qt
Simpler, long-established manager if you only need to add GE-Proton to Steam or Lutris.
66.5
2
Lutris
Manages its own Wine runners per game, so Lutris-only users may not need a separate tool.
52.2
3
Heroic Games Launcher
Its built-in Wine Manager fetches Proton-GE and Wine-GE for Epic, GOG and Amazon games.
50.3

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ProtonPlus: common questions

Is ProtonPlus free?

Yes. ProtonPlus is free, open-source software.

Is ProtonPlus open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at Vysp3r/ProtonPlus.

What platforms does ProtonPlus run on?

ProtonPlus is available for Linux.

What are the best alternatives to ProtonPlus?

The highest-ranked ProtonPlus alternatives right now are ProtonUp-Qt, Lutris and Heroic Games Launcher. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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ProtonPlus facts

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License: GPL-3.0; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: GPL-3.0 (GNU General Public License v3.0).”
Launchers: Steam, Lutris, Heroic, Bottles and more; Checked Oct 25, 2026protonplus.vysp3r.com(opens source in a new tab); “Manage tools for Steam, Faugus Launcher, Lutris, Heroic, Bottles, and WineZGUI.”
Distribution: Flathub, x86-64 and ARM64; Checked Oct 25, 2026protonplus.vysp3r.com(opens source in a new tab); “Get ProtonPlus for x86-64 or ARM64 from Flathub.”
Gamepad support: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026protonplus.vysp3r.com(opens source in a new tab); “Gamepad Navigation Navigate Tools, Games, preferences, dialogs, and menus with contextual hints and haptics.”
Command line: Yes; Checked Oct 25, 2026protonplus.vysp3r.com(opens source in a new tab); “Command-Line Tools List launchers and install, update, or uninstall compatibility tools from your terminal.”