Steam is a popular platform for purchasing, installing, and playing video games on various operating systems, including Linux. If you’re using Ubuntu 24.04, this guide outlines different methods for installing Steam so you can access your game library and connect with other players.
Method 1: Install Steam as a Snap
Steam is conveniently available as a snap package. You can install it either through the Ubuntu 24.04 App Center (GUI) or via the command line.
Installing via the App Center (GUI)
Step 1: Open the Ubuntu App Center.
Step 2: Search for Steam in the search bar.
Step 3: Click on the Steam application icon to view its details.
Step 4: Click the Install button.
Step 5: Enter your user password when prompted to authorize the installation.
The installation progress will be displayed. Once completed, Steam will be installed and ready to launch from your applications menu.
Installing via the Command Line
Step 1: Open your terminal.
Step 2: Use the following command to install Steam:
sudo snap install steam
The command will download and install the Steam snap package. Once the installation is complete, Steam will be accessible from your applications.
Method 2: Download and Install the Steam Package
Alternatively, you can download the .deb package directly from Steam’s website and install it. This method involves using command-line tools.
Step 1: Install wget if you don’t have it already:
sudo apt install wget
Step 2: Download the Steam .deb package using wget:
wget https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steam.deb
Step 3: Install the downloaded .deb package using dpkg:
sudo dpkg -i steam.deb
Once Steam has finished installing, you can verify it by searching for it in your applications menu.
Method 3: Install Steam via Ubuntu Repository
Steam can also be installed through the Ubuntu’s multiverse repository.
Step 1: Add the multiverse repository:
sudo add-apt-repository multiverse
Step 2: Refresh the package index:
sudo apt update
Step 3: Install Steam from the repository:
sudo apt install steam
With Steam installed using any of these methods, you can configure it, log in to your account, and start enjoying your favorite games on Ubuntu 24.04. Happy gaming!