Proton Experimental brings four Capcom classics to Steam Deck and Linux as playable

The April Proton Experimental update makes Resident Evil (1996), RE2 (1998), Dino Crisis, and Dino Crisis 2 playable on Steam Deck and Linux; see how to enable it.

Summary: Proton Experimental brings four Capcom classics to Steam Deck and Linux

A Proton Experimental update, indicated in the April 10th changelog, has raised four Capcom titles to playable status on Steam Deck and Linux: Resident Evil (1996), Resident Evil 2 (1998), Dino Crisis, and Dino Crisis 2. These games arrived on Steam earlier this year following a long absence.

What was broken before

The Dino Crisis titles with Enigma DRM caused headaches on Linux and Deck since their release. The original Resident Evils also ran in an unstable state, with no guarantee of basic functionality.

On Steam Deck, the term "unverified" varies: some games run, while others do not launch or feature corrupted audio. These titles were in a limbo that required more than just pressing the Play button.

What changed in the April 10th build

According to the Valve changelog and the Steam Deck HQ report, the update moved these titles to playable status:

• Resident Evil (1996)
• Resident Evil 2 (1998)
• Dino Crisis
• Dino Crisis 2

The same update also made From Dust, Metal Gear Survive, and Warhammer: Vermintide 2 playable, expanding a set of compatibility improvements.

What you need to know to play

The games are not yet Deck Verified. For each title, manually enable Proton Experimental in the compatibility settings to apply the improvements. The default Proton may not include these tweaks automatically.

"Playable" means the game works and can be completed, but may present minor issues. It is below "Verified," which requires full controller support and clean default configuration.

Notes on Dino Crisis 2

The FMV scenes in Dino Crisis 2 continue to have rendering issues without community fixes. Gameplay, however, is solid, and fans of the genre can move forward with the title, provided they are comfortable with the additional setup for video scenarios.

Why this matters for the old catalog

The news shows that the demand for original Capcom games remains strong, even with remakes on the market. Bringing these titles to the Deck represents a practical improvement for those who enjoy retro experiences on the go.

What comes next

Proton Experimental is continuously updated, opening the door for more improvements to games in the Capcom library on Deck and beyond. If Dino Crisis 2 receives additional fixes for its FMVs, it could truly shine from beginning to end. Keep an eye out for setup guides to launch Proton Experimental for the first time.

Which title do you intend to test first on your Steam Deck or Linux? Leave your comment below and tell us how your experience was with these retro games in a portable format.

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