I recently made my first leap into using Linux by installing Linux Mint, and I'm having a rough start. Here are the issues I'm facing:
1. I tried to install Steam directly from its website because the Software Manager wouldn't let me due to missing dependencies. I attempted to install those through the terminal, but it continually threw errors at me, so that path was a dead end. Once I finally got Steam installed, I tried to boot up Elden Ring Nightreign, but the game just crashes immediately. I installed ProtonDB hoping it would help, but no luck.
2. After reinstalling Steam (without uninstalling Nightreign), I now can't delete anything from the SSD where Nightreign is installed. I can't even uninstall the game; Linux Mint just won't allow it. I've been searching for solutions but nothing helpful pops up.
And to make things worse, I couldn't delete or add anything on any drive right after that. It's incredibly frustrating. I'm on the verge of going back to Windows because that was way easier than this. Anyone have advice or a guide that can actually help with these issues?
3 Answers
Sounds like you had a tough start! Usually, installing Steam on Mint should be straightforward. I believe Steam has specific help pages for Linux. You might also want to look for a .deb file for installation instead.
For the crashing game issue, make sure you're using Proton to run it. As for your file issues, I've never heard of that either. Have you tried restarting your computer completely and then checking to create a folder in your Documents or something? If things still seem off, you could try terminal commands like `mkdir` to see if they work. It’s weird that you can’t even interact with the drives, but hang in there! Learning how to debug these things will help in the long run.
Honestly, maybe you need to consider using a different distro for gaming. I’ve heard similar issues with Steam on Mint, and places like Bazzite are known for smoother Steam installations.
But if you’re enjoying the learning experience with Linux, stick with Mint! Just keep troubleshooting if you're up for it. It can be a pain, but the skills you gain will be worth it.
It sounds like something went wrong during your installation. Maybe you had a corrupted ISO? The issues you’re experiencing don’t seem typical for Linux users. If gaming is your priority, you might want to try installing Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS. It's pretty straightforward: install PopOS, install Steam, and you should be good to go without too much fuss! Just use the drivers that come with the distro unless you face serious performance issues.
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