Date Everything! hits one million sales with Steam Deck Verified status via Proton

Sassy Chap Games' Date Everything!, a sandbox dating simulator where players romance anthropomorphized household items, has surpassed one million copies sold since launching in June 2025. The title, published by Team17 and priced at $29.99 USD, maintains an 89% Very Positive rating on Steam and is available through both Steam and the Humble Store. For Linux and Steam Deck users, the game carries Steam Deck Verified status, meaning it runs through Valve's Proton compatibility layer rather than through a native Linux port.

The milestone arrives alongside plans for a November 18, 2026 charity livestream benefiting The Trevor Project and Doctors Without Borders. The game features voice acting from more than 100 performers including Felicia Day, Johnny Yong Bosch, and Matthew Mercer. Sassy Chap Games, now represented by Creative Artists Agency, is developing additional titles and exploring expanded media opportunities for its characters.

Linux compatibility and Proton support details

• Proton compatibility: The game runs on Linux and Steam Deck through Valve's Proton Windows compatibility layer, with no native Linux build currently available.
• Steam Deck Verified status: Valve has assigned the game official Steam Deck Verified certification, indicating it meets performance and input standards on the handheld without requiring configuration tweaks.
• Unity engine: The game is built on the Unity engine, which is the underlying technology stack enabling Proton translation.
• Platform availability: Distributed through Steam and Humble Store with regional pricing at £29.99 and 29,99€ alongside the USD rate.

Why it matters

The sales milestone illustrates how Steam Deck Verified status through Proton has become a viable commercial path for indie studios targeting Linux gamers without investing in native ports. For the Linux gaming ecosystem, this reinforces Proton's role as the dominant compatibility layer while also highlighting the ongoing gap where popular titles still lack native builds, leaving players dependent on Valve's translation technology for optimal handheld and desktop Linux experiences.