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--- systems:steam [2024/02/05 21:37] – [Steam's menus are slow/laggy in the desktop version] toccata10
+++ systems:steam [2025/03/26 21:01] (current) – jolting_jolter
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 ====== Steam ======
-Steam became available in Batocera **v31** via manual Flatpak installation, and in **v32** it became an integrated system! You can only install Steam on //x86_64// platforms (unfortunately we aren't magic).
+You can only install Steam on //x86_64// platforms (unfortunately we aren't magic).
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 Since Steam is a Flatpak, it too saves program data to the saves folder instead as well. Only the shortcuts are stored in the ROMs folder.
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 ===== Installation =====
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-A mouse and keyboard will be required for installation.
+A mouse and keyboard will be required for the first launch of Steam.
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 ==== Installing the Steam flatpak ====
-Steam will be installed via Flatpak. The recommended way to do so is [[systems:flatpak#using_flatpak-config|using the flatpak-config GUI]]. Search for "Steam" and install the appropriate package.
+=== Using the GUI ===
+This video shows the install process using the flatpak-config UI, and the launch of the Steam application via the Steam system menu in EmulationStation.
+This applies from Batocera v40 and later.
+{{ :emulators:steamv40.mp4?direct&720 |}}
+Steam will be installed via Flatpak. The recommended way to do so is [[systems:flatpak#using_flatpak-config|using the flatpak-config GUI]]. Add the Flathub remote, search for "Steam" and install the appropriate package. See the video above for more details.
 {{ :systems:virtualbox_batocera.linux_for_pc_31x64_18_10_2021_07_54_52.png?direct&720 |}}
-If for some reason that doesn't work, you can always install Steam via [[:access_the_batocera_via_ssh|SSH]]:
+=== Using SSH ===
+If for some reason that doesn't work, you can install Steam via [[:access_the_batocera_via_ssh|SSH]]:
 <code>
-flatpak install com.valvesoftware.Steam
+# flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
-</code>
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+# flatpak install com.valvesoftware.Steam
-For Batocera **v31**, if this is the first time you've used [[systems:flatpak|Flatpak]] you'll need to add the repository first:
+Looking for matches…
+Required runtime for com.valvesoftware.Steam/x86_64/stable (runtime/org.freedesktop.Platform/x86_64/24.08) found in remote flathub
-<code>
+Do you want to install it? [Y/n]:
-flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
 </code>
-Batocera **v32** and higher already have this set as the default repository.
+Some older Batocera releases may already have the `flathub` remote installed.
-</WRAP>
-=== Update Flatpak game list ===
-Once that's done, simply update the game list to see Steam in the Ports system!
+=== Update game list ===
-{{ https://wiki.batocera.org/_media/systems:screenshot-2021.09.05-15h48.38.jpg?nolink&720 |Steam's icon showing up in the Ports system. Ah, familiarity.}}
+To add Steam to EmulationStation from **v40** or higher you need to update the Games List to get the Steam system on your main menu:
-To do this via SSH:
+{{:systems:screenshot-2024.07.25-13h07.30.png?720|}}
+{{:systems:screenshot-2024.07.25-13h07.06.png?720|}}
-<code>
+**Note: Ensure you launch Steam from within the Steam systems menu to allow the initial configuration.**
-batocera-flatpak-update
-</code>
-The output should be:
-<code>
-adding Steam
-updating permissions on files...
-</code>
-Then launch Steam! It will have to install its updates, then you'll be greeted by the Steam login dialog. If you have two-factor authentication, you'll need your phone handy as well. Sign in and wait patiently for Steam to do some house-cleaning.
+When launched, Steam will have to install its updates and then you'll be greeted by the Steam login dialog. If you have two-factor authentication, you'll need your phone handy as well. Sign in and wait patiently for Steam to do some house-cleaning.
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 </code>
 then update gamelist in batocera
+==== Steam crashes on windows games ====
+The proton version coming with steam is not very compatible with the flatpak version. Install an alternate version of proton by following [[https://wiki.batocera.org/systems:steam#installing_alternate_versions_of_proton]] , then launch your windows games with one of the proton community builds.
+==== My laptop has a hybrid gpu and performance is very poor ====
+It's possible that Steam is using the iGpu instead of your discrete Gpu.
+Possible workarounds for a nvidia discrete card are:
+  * Edit your launch options with:
+<code>
+VK_ICD_FILENAMES=/usr/share/vulkan/nvidia/nvidia_production_icd.x86_64.json %command%
+</code>
+  * For some games, you need:
+<code>
+VK_ICD_FILENAMES=/usr/share/vulkan/nvidia/nvidia_production_icd.x86_64.json DXVK_FILTER_DEVICE_NAME="NVIDIA" %command%
+</code>
+  * If you want to use FSR, the launch option will be:
+<code>
+VK_ICD_FILENAMES=/usr/share/vulkan/nvidia/nvidia_production_icd.x86_64.json WINE_FULLSCREEN_FSR=1 %command%
+</code>
+Remember to use "Fullscreen" in your game settings and to lower the resolution for FSR to take effect.
+  * if you don't want to modify the launch option for each game, you can also edit your ''/userdata/system/custom.sh'' to export this environment variable with
+<code>
+#!/bin/bash
+case "$1" in
+    start)
+        # Code in here will only be executed on boot.
+        export VK_ICD_FILENAMES=/usr/share/vulkan/nvidia/nvidia_production_icd.x86_64.json
+</code>