Install Steam on GNU/Linux: From Debian-12, MX-23 and similar
When dealing with play a wide, growing and solid list of games on a computerWithout a doubt, Steam It is usually the preferred alternative of many, both on Windows and macOS, and of course, on GNU/Linux. Since, today, it is usually considered one of the best digital distribution platforms for video games. And all this, thanks to the phenomenal and immense work done by the Valve company, which in turn is one of the most famous companies in the world that develops games and gaming hardware.
For this reason, and since, the last time we published an installation tutorial on how «install Steam on GNU/Linux» using Debian, it was when it was current Debian-10 and MX-19, today we will take the opportunity to offer you a new one, adapted to Debian-12 and MX-23. In this way, we will maintain our collection of posts about Steam well updated for all of you, our loyal Linux IT readers.
Steam: Community, Store and Game Client for GNU / Linux
But, before starting to read this new publication, how "install Steam on GNU/Linux" using Debian-12, MX-23 and other derived and similar Distros, we recommend a previous related post with said Gaming application for later reading:
Install Steam on GNU/Linux: From Debian-12, MX-23 and similar
Steps to install Steam on GNU/Linux
Getting started: Download and installation
To achieve this goal, the first thing we must do from our operating system Debian-12, MX-23, or another similar and compatible one, go to Official website of Steam. And once there, we must click on the green button located in the upper right, which says «Install Steam».
Once this is done, in the next open window, we must click again on the light blue button, located in the middle left, which says «Install Steam».
And when you finish downloading the installation file (in .deb format) We will have to use both a file explorer to see the correct download of the same within the Download folder, as a Linux terminal for correct installation using the usual command order.
Once executed the installation command order, we must press yes to everything necessary for its correct installation. Above all, checking the appropriate resolution of the requested dependencies.
Additional Steps: First Boot and Initial Configuration
Once this first part is finished, we can now graphically run Steam for the first time. And once this is done, it will open again a new Linux terminal window, where we must again follow the instructions shown and requested, emphasizing the correct and complete installation of all the necessary dependencies.
When the process in the Linux Terminal has finished and asks us press the Enter key, it closes and a graphic or visual, automatic and guided configuration process begins. Where part of the software will be downloaded and installed from the Internet in its most current and correct version for our operating system.
Post-installation steps: Login, exploration and use
Now that this second part is over, we will only have to wait login to steam with our current user account and password. For later, explore and install new best games that we want and can play, or those that we already have in our library and that we know already work perfectly for us. As shown below:
It seems that thanks to Steam Deck, Linux has become the second most used operating system by Steam users, leaving behind MacOS with a difference of 0.25% (Linux with 1.82% and MacOS with 1.57%.
Summary
In summary, and as can be seen, to date, "install Steam on GNU/Linux" using Debian-12, MX-23 and other derived and similar Distros is something very easy and simple. Which, without a doubt, will continue to keep Steam as the preferred option for GNU/Linux users when it comes to being able to enjoy modern games of all types and quality. Both those that are paid, commercial and private, and those that are free, open and open.
Of course, with the usual reservation, that in order to extract the full potential of said application, it will undoubtedly be necessary a stable and fast Internet connection, And a modern computer with sufficient hardware resources available. In such a way as to be able to enjoy, alone or accompanied, exciting and entertaining online games, with our Linux, Windows and macOS friends.
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