Hey Fedora gamers!
Fedora might not be the first name that comes to mind for gaming, but thanks to Steam, you have access to thousands of games right at your fingertips. Let's go through how to get Steam installed and running smoothly on your Fedora system.
Step 1: Enable RPM Fusion Repositories
Steam is available in the RPM Fusion repositories, which are not enabled by default on Fedora. RPM Fusion provides additional packages that Fedora's default repo doesn't offer due to licensing and other policies. To install Steam, we first need to enable these repositories.
Open your terminal and enter the following commands:
For Free repository:
sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm
For Non-Free repository (Steam is in the non-free repo):
sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm
Step 2: Installing Steam
With RPM Fusion enabled, installing Steam is straightforward. In your terminal, run:
sudo dnf install steam
This command installs Steam and any required dependencies. The installation process might take a few minutes, depending on your internet connection.
Step 3: Running Steam
Once the installation is complete, you can launch Steam in one of two ways:
- From the Terminal: Simply type
steamand press Enter. - From the Application Menu: Look for Steam in your application menu and click to launch it.
The first time you run Steam, it will update itself to the latest version. This process can take some time, depending on your network speed. After updating, you'll be prompted to log in to your Steam account or create a new one if you don't already have an account.
Step 4: Configuring Steam (Optional)
After logging in, you might want to configure some settings for a better gaming experience. For example, under Steam -> Settings -> Steam Play, you can enable support for all titles, including those not officially supported on Linux. This feature uses Proton, a compatibility layer that allows Windows games to run on Linux.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues running Steam, consider installing the following package to resolve common problems related to 32-bit libraries:
sudo dnf install steam-libs
That's it! You've successfully installed Steam on Fedora and are ready to dive into the world of gaming.