Unified Linux Wine Game Launcher (UMU) from Thomas GloriousEggroll Crider version 1.1.1 is out now as the first official release to help improve Linux desktop and Steam Deck gaming.
It’s middleware for game launchers like Lutris, but specifically for Wine games. It uses GloriousEggroll’s custom Proton builds instead of stand-alone Wine/DXVK/etc.
Note that GloriousEggroll more or less discontinued his custom Wine builds, and has been encouraging people to use his Proton builds with this launcher instead. It might make things easier or harder, depending on your needs and workflow. I expect it will be easier for casual Linux users.
It’s middleware for game launchers like Lutris, but specifically for Wine games. It uses GloriousEggroll’s custom Proton builds instead of stand-alone Wine/DXVK/etc.
Note that GloriousEggroll more or less discontinued his custom Wine builds, and has been encouraging people to use his Proton builds with this launcher instead. It might make things easier or harder, depending on your needs and workflow. I expect it will be easier for casual Linux users.
More specifically this launcher is backed by Lutris, Heroic and I think Bottles as well. So that configurations can be shared between all launchers.
I guess the ultimate price would be if Valve were to join them.