Valve 对于 Ubuntu 的 Snap 版本的 Steam 并不满意：原因何在
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近年来，由于 Wine、Proton 等工具的兴起，在 Linux 上 [玩游戏](https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-guide/) 变得非常容易。


甚至，**越来越多的游戏开发商为 Linux 提供原生支持**，通过为运行 [SteamOS](https://itsfoss.com/steamos/) 的 Valve 手持设备 Steam Deck 发布游戏。


然而，最近的报道显示，**一名 Valve 开发者注意到，Steam 客户端的非官方 Snap 版表现并不如预期**。


**事情是这样的：** 一位负责 Valve 的 Steam 客户端开发的开发者，Timothée Besset，在 [Mastodon](https://mastodon.social/@TTimo/111772575146054328) 上对 Linux 的 Steam Snap 版本表达了担忧。


需要知道的是，[该 Snap 版本](https://snapcraft.io/steam) 是 Canonical 在 2022 年发布的非官方版本，作为他们全力打造 Ubuntu 游戏体验的一部分。


该开发者指出，他们**发现由 Snap 版本的 Steam 客户端引发的问题报告数量大幅度增加**。


然而，问题在于，**许多用户可能并未意识到他们正在运行的是 Steam 客户端的 Snap 版本**，反倒是首先向 Valve 报告问题，而非与 Canonical 取得联系。


原因何在呢？


主要是因为 Ubuntu（及其官方发行版）在推广 Snap 包的使用。同时，当用户从软件中心安装 Steam 时，系统会默认安装 Snap 应用，许多用户并未觉察。


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然而，用户并未得到任何关于这个包并非由 Valve 官方维护的信息。


虽然有一个标记表明 Canonical 是它的维护者，验证了包的真实性，但是，它并不是 Valve 官方推荐的东西。


因此，若在 Ubuntu 上安装 Steam，用户可能会被误导（或是产生困惑）。


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自然地，用户会希望软件开箱即用。如果做不到，就会有人声称 “Steam 在 Ubuntu 或 Linux 上无法工作”，这会对 Valve 的声誉产生影响。


**如何应对：** 根据 Timothée 的建议，对于 Debian 及其它基于 Debian 的发行版（当然，包括 Ubuntu），你**最佳的选择是从他们的 [GitHub 仓库](https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/) 下载并安装官方的 *.deb*** 包。


作为替代，你也可以选择 [非官方的 Flatpak](https://flathub.org/apps/com.valvesoftware.Steam)。


有人**建议让 Steam 检测 Snap 并禁止其运行**，Timothée 进一步补充说：



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我觉得发出警告听起来不错。但当然，既然 Valve 的关切已经被公之于众，Canonical 应对这个问题采取行动，与 Valve 合作改善现状。


? 你觉得呢？ Canonical 会采取行动，解决他们所开发的基于 Snap 的 Steam 客户端存在的问题吗？



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> 参考：[GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/01/valve-seeing-increasing-bug-reports-due-to-steam-snap-other-methods-recommended/)
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Over the years, [playing games on Linux](https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-guide/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) 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](https://itsfoss.com/steamos/?ref=news.itsfoss.com).

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 **📖

[Gaming On Linux: All You Need To KnowCan I play games on Linux? What are the games available for Linux? Where to find Linux games? This comprehensive article answers all your questions on Linux gaming.](https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-guide/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2015/10/Gaming-on-Linux.jpeg)


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**What's Happening: **A developer (**Timothée Besset) **who works on the Steam client for Valve raised the concern in a [Mastodon post](https://mastodon.social/@TTimo/111772575146054328?ref=news.itsfoss.com) about Steam's Snap app for Linux.

If you didn't know, the [Snap version](https://snapcraft.io/steam?ref=news.itsfoss.com) 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.

![steam search result on software center ubuntu](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/01/steam-list-app.png)

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.

![steam snap app on ubuntu store](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/01/steam-snap.png)

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](https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/?ref=news.itsfoss.com).

As an alternative, you can opt for the [unofficial Flatpak](https://flathub.org/apps/com.valvesoftware.Steam?ref=news.itsfoss.com).

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](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/01/valve-seeing-increasing-bug-reports-due-to-steam-snap-other-methods-recommended/?ref=news.itsfoss.com)

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