Written by Peter Bruce
Table of Contents:
1. Screenshots
2. Installing on Windows Pc
3. Installing on Linux
4. System Requirements
5. Game features
6. Reviews
This guide describes how to use Steam Proton to play and run Windows games on your Linux computer. Some games may not work or may break because Steam Proton is still at a very early stage.
1. Activating Steam Proton for Linux:
Proton is integrated into the Steam Client with "Steam Play." To activate proton, go into your steam client and click on Steam in the upper right corner. Then click on settings to open a new window. From here, click on the Steam Play button at the bottom of the panel. Click "Enable Steam Play for Supported Titles."
Alternatively: Go to Steam > Settings > Steam Play and turn on the "Enable Steam Play for Supported Titles" option.
Valve has tested and fixed some Steam titles and you will now be able to play most of them. However, if you want to go further and play titles that even Valve hasn't tested, toggle the "Enable Steam Play for all titles" option.
2. Choose a version
You should use the Steam Proton version recommended by Steam: 3.7-8. This is the most stable version of Steam Proton at the moment.
3. Restart your Steam
After you have successfully activated Steam Proton, click "OK" and Steam will ask you to restart it for the changes to take effect. Restart it. Your computer will now play all of steam's whitelisted games seamlessly.
4. Launch Stardew Valley on Linux:
Before you can use Steam Proton, you must first download the Stardew Valley Windows game from Steam. When you download Stardew Valley for the first time, you will notice that the download size is slightly larger than the size of the game.
This happens because Steam will download your chosen Steam Proton version with this game as well. After the download is complete, simply click the "Play" button.
A casual multiplayer turn-based strategy game with a level editor and plenty of settings to make your own game modes and play the way you want to.
Major Features
Dedicated Server Support – (contact the developer for details on how to setup)
Level Editor – create and customize your own maps
Replay System - rewatch and review played games (NOTE: this is experimental but working with default settings)
Minor Features
Warlords Mode – special unit that generates troops and is stronger in combat
Geometric Trade Mode – trade rewards increase at a faster pace
Capture the Flag Mode – capture the "flag" territories to win
Team-Specific Settings – adjust settings for each team individually
Items - nuclear missile, Landmine and Airstrike
Maps Included
DEMOMAP – 62 territories
Europe – 64 territories
Poland - 65 territories
Manhattan2 – 111 territories
Royers – 381 territories
Planned Next Steps
Improvements to the Replay System – improve ingame logging so ALL events are recorded
Bug Fixes – ongoing stability and performance improvements
UI Improvements – polish and improve the look
More Items and settings - to make new game modes and ways to play
On a steamdeck I had to go to properties -> compatability. then check "force the use of a specific Steam Play compatability tool" then select "Steam Linux Runtime 1.0 (scout)"