A simple guide to Steam Play, Valve's technology for playing Windows games on Linux

Looking to test the waters with Linux gaming and don't want to lose access to your favourite Windows games? Here's a simple no-nonsense guide to actually using Steam Play.

GamingOnLinux

@gamingonlinux I still found this confusing:
"Can Steam Play be forced onto native Linux games?
Yes! Simply follow the same method above to force it."

I'd suggest something like "Yes! Choose a specific Proton version, and steam will use that, and thus the Windows version of the game"

The reverse section ("How do you force Steam to download a Native Linux game?") addresses my confusion pretty well, and so I'd suggest moving that same explanation of the model up.