Written by Chen Chia Yang
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.
Pixel art tower defense! Challenge infinite waves solo or battle players in 10-wave matches. 5 tower types, 7 enemies, BOSS every 5 waves. Choose upgrade cards after each wave to build your ultimate defense!
PIXELATE TD - Command Your Hero & Defend Your Castle!
Defend your castle in this retro pixel-art tower defense adventure with hero RPG elements!
PIXELATE TD combines classic tower defense strategy with hero combat and modern multiplayer action. Build powerful towers, command your knight hero, discover fusion towers, and compete against players worldwide in real-time PvP battles.
GAME MODES
• SOLO MODE - Infinite waves with strategic tower placement and hero progression
• VS MODE - Real-time multiplayer battles! Send mercenaries to overwhelm your opponent
• IDLE MODE - Automated tower defense for passive resource gathering
COMMAND YOUR HERO
Take control of a mighty knight hero who fights alongside your towers!
• Click anywhere to move your hero across the battlefield
• Auto-attacks nearby enemies with melee combat
• Gains XP from kills and levels up to become stronger
• Heals when near your castle
• Enhanced by powerful Support Towers
FIVE CORE TOWERS
• Basic Tower - Balanced all-rounder for early defense
• Sniper Tower - Ultra-long range precision attacks
• Cannon Tower - Devastating splash damage to multiple enemies
• Ice Tower - Slow enemies in their tracks
• Lightning Tower - Chain attacks that bounce between targets
TOWER EVOLUTION & FUSION SYSTEM
Unlock powerful advanced towers through evolution!
• Double-tap towers to evolve using 2 nearby towers of the same type
• Discover unique Fusion Towers by evolving mixed tower combinations
• Watch Tower - Longest range with devastating critical hits
• Mortar Tower - Devastating area bombardment
• Storm Tower - Precision lightning across multiple targets
• Blizzard Tower - Spreading frost with chain attacks
• Siege Tower - Tank buster with bonus damage to high HP enemies
• Sharpshooter Tower - Extreme precision long-range attacks
• Permafrost Tower - Permanent freeze with area control
SUPPORT TOWERS - BOOST YOUR HERO
Build special support towers that don't attack enemies but empower your hero!
• Strike Tower - Hero attacks 3 enemies at once
• Haste Tower - Doubles hero attack speed
• Might Tower - Doubles hero attack damage
• Requires resources to unlock these game-changing towers
RESOURCE HARVESTING
Your hero automatically collects resources from scenery objects:
• Trees provide Wood
• Rocks provide Stone
• Water sources provide Water
• Unlock powerful Support Towers with collected resources
DIVERSE ENEMIES
Face different enemy types including speedy scouts, armored tanks, deadly hounds, supply wagons, and massive bosses. Each wave increases in difficulty with mixed enemy compositions.
STRATEGIC CARD REWARDS
After each wave, choose powerful upgrade cards:
• Tower upgrades (range, damage, attack speed)
• Hero upgrades (stats and abilities)
• Resource bonuses (gold, double money)
• Castle repairs and fortifications
• Mercenary enhancements (VS mode only)
REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER
Join public lobbies or create private rooms for friends. Use the mercenary system to send enemies to your opponent while defending your own castle. Monitor opponent status and race to survive all 10 waves!
KEY FEATURES
• Beautiful pixel art graphics with smooth animations
• Hero RPG progression system with leveling
• Dynamic path generation - every game is different
• Tower evolution and fusion discovery system
• Support towers that enhance hero combat
• Resource gathering and management
• Full sound design with BGM and SFX
• Multi-language support (English, Chinese, Japanese)
• Interactive tutorial for new players