The current Steam Linux Client only supports the original Scout Steam Linux Runtime which is based on Ubuntu 12 Precise from 2012 with 32 bit support then hacked / patched to 64 bit and somewhat modern packages while trying to allow for native libraries like graphics drivers. Steam Linux Client Beta and Scout vs Soldier Steam Linux Runtime There are some known issues for Linux distributions not based on Ubuntu / Debian.Īs a last resort if packages are not available for libudev0 or libcurl4-gnutls you might be able to use a hacky symlink (not recommended). libcurl4-gnutls (native on non Ubuntu / Debian).The only supported distro is Ubuntu latest.

Local servers will see performance improvements from the move to gcc-9 with LTO and c++17. Gcc-9 for Debian 10 buster can be pulled from Debian 11 Bullseye. Gcc-9 is available for all Ubuntu releases back to Ubuntu 12 Precise and derivatives via Starting with build 114220 we have upgraded our Ubuntu based toolchain to gcc-9 with LTO which is available in the default repositories or backports of most distributions.

Steam for linux debian