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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.
Monitor your system performance with a reactive screen border. Edge Lightning Engine visualizes CPU, GPU, and RAM usage via dynamic ambient lighting. Lightweight, fully customizable, and designed to be a non-intrusive "click-through" overlay for your desktop.
Zero-Distraction "Auto-Pause": The engine includes an automatic detection system that pauses effects instantly when a fullscreen application is active. This ensures 0% resource usage while you are in a competitive match.
Note: For games played in Borderless Window or Windowed Mode, automatic detection may vary. We recommend manually toggling the "Pause" switch via the system tray icon before starting a match to guarantee maximum performance.
Anti-Cheat Safe (Non-Intrusive Design): We prioritize your account safety over deep system integration. Edge Lightning Engine monitors system performance using only standard Windows APIs (WMI). Because we do not hook into specific game processes or read window memory to force detection, the software remains completely safe to use alongside anti-cheat systems like VAC, Vanguard, and Ricochet.
This software is currently in early access and allows for high-fidelity visual effects. While optimized, some presets can be GPU intensive.
Important for Gamers: If you experience any FPS drops:
Ensure the "Pause when Fullscreen" feature is enabled.
If playing in Windowed/Borderless modes, please manually pause the engine to free up GPU resources.