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The point is that Proton puts them in a win win position. If Windows stays popular, they're fine. If Windows tanks, they're fine.

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If Windows tanks their fountain runs dry.

What is the scenario where windows becomes so unpopular, computer games stop being made entirely instead of another OS filling that gap?

The doom that is repeated all the time on Linux forums, or even here.

The industry will adapt quickly, especially the part that's using multiplatform mainstream engines like UE/Unity.

Lots of new/recent native MacOS releases nowadays: https://store.steampowered.com/macos

The same that support Linux and yet Valve has to come up with Proton.

Developers chase the user base. If and when the users choose Linux developers will target Linux.

Proton as a project let's valve hedge on the heir apparent OS without upfront developer cost. If the Linux player base grows, developers will follow and valve is poised to remain dominant.

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