Top 12 New Games You Can Play on Linux with Proton – January 2023 Edition

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We are back with our usual monthly update! Boiling Steam looks at the latest data dumps from ProtonDB to give you a quick list of new games that work (pretty much? see ratings) perfectly with Proton since they were released in December 2022 – all of them work out of the box or well enough with tweaks:

Here’s our new video showcasing all of these games one by one:

You can also watch the above video on Peertube, if you prefer.

You can find more information about each title below:

CRISIS CORE :

CRISIS CORE on Steam

CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a remaster of CRISIS CORE featuring updated graphics, combat systems and soundtrack. Follow the tale of SOLDIER operative Zack Fair, as he discovers the secrets of Shinra’s dark experiments.

Project Playtime:

Project Playtime on Steam

PROJECT: PLAYTIME is a Free-to-Play multiplayer horror game where six players attempt to create one giant toy while surviving a terrifying monster that roams the toy factory. A seventh player controls the monster and is given only one goal: Find and kill everyone.

Knights of Honor II: Sovereign:

Knights of Honor II: Sovereign on Steam

Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.

Super Kiwi 64:

Super Kiwi 64 on Steam

Super Kiwi 64 is a 3D-Platformer and Collect-a-Thon, in a low poly late 90s console look.

Choo:

Choo on Steam

Navigate an open-world island in an old train, upgrade it over time, and use it to fight an evil spider train named Charles.

Chop Goblins:

Chop Goblins on Steam

Pursue the malevolent Chop Goblins through time, and foil them with devastating weapons, in this bite-sized FPS from the creator of DUSK, Iron Lung, and Squirrel Stapler

Master of Magic:

Master of Magic on Steam

Take up the role of a great wizard, wield powerful spells, command fantasy races and challenge your rivals in this remake of a cult turn-based strategy classic. Do you have what it takes to become Master of Magic?

Depersonalization:

Depersonalization on Steam

Run! Dice! Cthulhu! Bad End! Multi branch! Different worlds!

Impaler:

Impaler on Steam

Impaler is a minimalist arena shooter with spikes. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and reach higher ground. Impaler’s rogue-like elements ensure each run is a unique challenge.

Munchkin Digital:

Munchkin Digital on Steam

Kill the monsters & grab the loot in the classic card game!

MareQuest:

MareQuest on Steam

MareQuest! A profound experience including Mare customization, procedurally generated mares, rng mare dialogue, and accurate mare friendship simulation! What more could you possibly want?

Outpath: First Journey:

Outpath: First Journey on Steam

Outpath: First Journey is a prologue chapter of the main game, Outpath. An experimental clicker base building game. Craft, gather & manage resources, build your base and buy more islands to exploit and expand!