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I deleted my compat data files in the compatdata folder and some of my games don't launch

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ValveSoftware/Proton#8793 · opened 2025-06-11 by Glorpze · updated 2025-06-11 · 4 comments · github
GGlorpze 2025-06-11 github

I used a Decky Loader plugin called "Storage Cleaner" to delete my compatibility data files and free up space. However, now when I try to launch Sonic x Shadow Generations, the game doesn’t start. I’ve tried different Proton versions and checked the compatibility data folder for issues but found no solution. I would appreciate any help with this!

OS: SteamOS (Arch Linux)
Steam Deck model: 512 GB LCD
Game tested: Sonic Frontiers, Sonic X Shadow Generations , Sonic Colors Ultimate, ULTRAKILL, Half life 2, Rec Room
(ULTRAKILL, Half life 2, and Rec Room worked fine)
Steam OS Version: 3.7.8

Kkisak-valve maintainer 2025-06-11 github

Hello @Glorpze, please add PROTON_LOG=1 %command% to some of the affected game's launch options and attach the generated $HOME/steam-$APPID.log to this issue report as a file. (Proton logs compress well if needed.)

GGlorpze 2025-06-11 github

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steam-2513280.log

This one was for Sonic x Shadow Generations but results should be similar for other games that re affected

Ddeltanedas 2025-06-11 github

you can use verify file integrity on steam linux runtime etc by filtering to tools instead of games

GGlorpze 2025-06-11 github

Unfortunately i have tried that before and didn't work is there another solution?

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