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+[#]: author: "Sourav Rudra https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/"
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+Valve is Not Happy With Ubuntu's Snap Version of Steam: Here's Why
+======
+The Snap Package for Steam does not work as well as you would expect,
+thoughts?
+Over the years, [playing games on Linux][1] has become very accessible, thanks to the rise of tools like Wine, Proton, and others based on those two.
+
+Even **game developers are increasingly providing native support for Linux** by releasing games for Valve's handheld, Steam Deck that runs [SteamOS][2].
+
+However, according to recent reports, it appears that **the unofficial Snap package of the Steam client is not behaving as intended** , as noticed by a Valve developer.
+
+**Suggested Read** 📖
+
+![][3]
+
+**What's Happening:** A developer ( **Timothée Besset)** who works on the Steam client for Valve raised the concern in a [Mastodon post][4] about Steam's Snap app for Linux.
+
+If you didn't know, the [Snap version][5] is an unofficial offering developed by Canonical that was introduced back in 2022, as part of them going _“all in on the gaming experience on Ubuntu_ ”.
+
+The developer highlighted that they are **seeing a considerable increase in the number of bug reports** for issues caused by the Snap version of the Steam client.
+
+But, the thing is, **many users may not be aware that they are running the Snap version** of the Steam client, and reaching out to Valve with their issues instead of getting in touch with Canonical.
+
+And, why is that the case?
+
+Primarily, Ubuntu (and its official flavors) promote the use of Snap packages. And, whenever a user decides to install Steam from the software center, you end up installing the Snap app. And, many do not realize it.
+
+![][6]
+
+You do not get any disclosure that this package not officially maintained by Valve.
+
+Sure, a tick mark shows that Canonical maintains it, verifying the authenticity of the package. But, it is still not something officially recommended by Valve.
+
+So, I guess, the users are being misled (or confused) with the user experience when installing Steam on Ubuntu.
+
+![][7]
+
+And, naturally, users will expect it to work out of the box. And, if it does not, everyone will say " _Steam does not work on Ubuntu or Linux_ " affecting Valve's reputation.
+
+**What to do:** Well, according to Timothée, for Debian and any other Debian-based distros (including Ubuntu, of course), your **best bet is to install the official _.deb_** package from their [GitHub repo][8].
+
+As an alternative, you can opt for the [unofficial Flatpak][9].
+
+When **someone suggested making Steam detect Snap and stop it from working** , Timothée had the following to add:
+
+> the runtime report detects snap/flatpak (or it will). But generally we wouldn't error out .. user freedom and all that. If it gets really bad I guess we could start popping a warning.
+
+A warning does sound good to me. But, of course, now that Valve's concern is out there as a news, Canonical should work on resolving the issue and working together with Valve to improve the state of things.
+
+_💬 What do you think? Will Canonical step up and address the issues with their Snap-based Steam Client?_
+
+Via: [GamingOnLinux][10]
+
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+via: https://news.itsfoss.com/valve-steam-snap-ubuntu/
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+作者：[Sourav Rudra][a]
+选题：[lujun9972][b]
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+[1]: https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-guide/
+[2]: https://itsfoss.com/steamos/
+[3]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png
+[4]: https://mastodon.social/@TTimo/111772575146054328
+[5]: https://snapcraft.io/steam
+[6]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/01/steam-list-app.png
+[7]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/01/steam-snap.png
+[8]: https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/
+[9]: https://flathub.org/apps/com.valvesoftware.Steam
+[10]: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/01/valve-seeing-increasing-bug-reports-due-to-steam-snap-other-methods-recommended/