¶ 🎮 How to Install Steam on BredOS
Welcome to the guide on how to install Steam on BredOS! Follow these simple steps to get Steam up and running on your system.
¶ 🛠️ Prerequisites
Note: Steam seems to work only on X11 desktops. Also, it may not work on all devices (mainly non-RK3588 devices).
- You need to have BredOS installed and running.
- Optionally, you can have [Panthor enabled]/how-to/how-to-setup-panthor), but it's not required.
¶ 📥 Installation Steps
¶ 🔄 In case of using an older BredOS image:
You may need to add the BredOS Multilib repository to install Steam and the necessary translation layers. To do this, follow these steps:
- Install
bredos-multilibpackage
sudo pacman -S bredos-multilib
- Update the package database by running:
sudo pacman -Sy
¶ 🖥️ Steam Installation:
- Open your terminal 🖥️.
- Run the following command to install Steam:
sudo pacman -S steam
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After executing the command, you will see a message prompting you to select an option. Choose the appropriate option based on your configuration:
- First, select
lib32-vulkan-swrast
- First, select
- If you have Panthor enabled, select
steam-libs-any. - If Panthor is not enabled (using Panfork instead), select
steam-libs-rk3588.
- Wait for the installation to complete and you're all set! 🎉
¶ 🔄 Uninstalling Steam
If you need to uninstall Steam and reset the configuration to choose a different option:
sudo pacman -Rnscu steam steam-libs-any #or steam-libs-rk3588 depending on your selection
¶ 🚀 Launch Steam
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Steam by searching for it in your application menu or by running:
steam
Happy gaming! 🎮✨