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Head-to-head · Game Compatibility Checkers

ProtonDB vs Technical City

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score ProtonDB #3 in Game Compatibility Checkers 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit ProtonDB
Technical City #4 in Game Compatibility Checkers 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Technical City

ProtonDB leads on 1 check, Technical City on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreProtonDB · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresProtonDB · 1 of 2

ProtonDB scores higher on our rubric for game compatibility checkers: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

ProtonDB leads on game catalog size: 32163 games versus 8446 games.

ProtonDB is the better fit for linux and Steam Deck compatibility research. Technical City is the better fit for PC users comparing requirements and expected FPS.

  • ProtonDB fits best

    Linux and Steam Deck compatibility research

  • Technical City fits best

    PC users comparing requirements and expected FPS

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Side by side

Feature ProtonDB 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Technical City 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #3 in Game Compatibility Checkers #4 in Game Compatibility Checkers
Best for Linux and Steam Deck compatibility research PC users comparing requirements and expected FPS
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features ProtonDB 1/2 · Technical City 0/2
Hardware scan Not checked yet —
Linux/Proton data ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Scan method Not checked yet Browser
Requirements detail Not checked yet Minimum_recommended
Game catalog size 32163 games (best) 8446 games
Our review
Pros
  • 32,163-game catalog with compatibility ratings and search
  • Reports include Proton versions, hardware, distros, and workarounds
  • Steam Deck, Chromebook, and anti-cheat status indicators
  • FPS estimates span 720p, 1080p, 1440p and 4K
  • Separates tested FPS results from synthetic benchmark estimates
  • 8,446-game catalog with hardware comparisons and rankings
Cons
  • Crowdsourced report detail and consistency vary by game
  • Web-only access offers no native desktop or mobile app
  • Focused on Proton-based Linux play rather than other platforms
  • Hardware details must be entered manually
  • No automatic local hardware scanning
  • Laptop GPU power limits can affect estimated performance
Our verdict

ProtonDB is a free web database for evaluating how Windows and native games run on Linux through Valve’s Proton compatibility layer. It is aimed at Linux players, Steam Deck owners, and anyone researching compatibility before purchasing or…

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Technical City is a free, browser-based resource for desktop and laptop PC gamers comparing hardware with game requirements. Users enter a processor, graphics card and RAM to check compatibility against minimum and recommended…

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  1. ProtonDBGame Compatibility Checkers 8.6Free plan
  2. Technical CityGame Compatibility Checkers 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ProtonDB — where it wins

    • 32,163-game catalog with compatibility ratings and search
    • Reports include Proton versions, hardware, distros, and workarounds
    • Steam Deck, Chromebook, and anti-cheat status indicators

    Where it doesn't

    • Crowdsourced report detail and consistency vary by game
    • Web-only access offers no native desktop or mobile app
    • Focused on Proton-based Linux play rather than other platforms

  • Technical City — where it wins

    • FPS estimates span 720p, 1080p, 1440p and 4K
    • Separates tested FPS results from synthetic benchmark estimates
    • 8,446-game catalog with hardware comparisons and rankings

    Where it doesn't

    • Hardware details must be entered manually
    • No automatic local hardware scanning
    • Laptop GPU power limits can affect estimated performance

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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