Written by Cyberfrog Systems
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 cozy incremental farming sim from a solo developer where you plant, water, and harvest crops to grow your garden—even while you’re away. Unlock upgrades like the tractor, harvester, and irrigation system to automate progress, boost yields, and turn your garden into a thriving, hands-free farm.
SproutBound is a cozy incremental/idle farming sim crafted with care by a solo developer.
Grow your garden from the ground up—plant and water crops by hand, keep them watered, and gradually automate each step to keep things running even while you're away. Every system is designed to be satisfying, flexible, and rewarding, whether you're actively playing or letting things idle.
Start with just a few seeds and simple tools. As you expand, unlock smart automation systems like the Tractor, Harvester, and Irrigation to handle planting, harvesting, and watering in efficient, continuous cycles. Sell your harvest to earn coins to grow your operation, improve yields with upgrades, and reset for long-term progress using Compost (prestige).
Each plant tracks moisture and growth; keeping plots watered boosts quality tiers, speeding up growth and increasing value. Expand into new plots, name and manage them individually, and enjoy offline catch-up summaries that show how your garden thrived while you were gone. A wide set of achievements and detailed stats invite casual collecting or deep optimization—without pressure.
Optimize layouts, chase efficiency, or let the garden gently hum in the background.
Key Features:
🌱 Satisfying idle loop: plant → water → harvest → reinvest
💧 Moisture & quality system: three-star tiers affect growth speed and crop value
🚜 Automation: unlock the Tractor, Harvester, and Irrigation for hands-free farming
📋 Expandable plots: name each garden, perform bulk actions, and manage layout
📈 Upgrades & prestige: enhance yield, equipment, and long-term compost growth
💤 Offline progress: progress continues while you're away with clear catch-up summaries
🔍 Detailed tooltips: real-time growth data, projected value, and water usage
🏆 Achievements: track upgrades, milestones, and seed diversity
🖥️ Desktop-friendly: clean UI with optional compact mode for small screens
⚙️ Low system impact: runs quietly in the background as you work or relax
Additional Notes:
No forced timers, no fail states — just peaceful progression. Perfect for short check-ins or long idle sessions.
There are no microtransactions; now or ever. The game is fully supported by its one-time purchase, with any future content delivered through patches and/or optional DLC.