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Hidden Linux Ports on Steam
g000h Jan 23, 2021
Hi.

I eventually found the Wiki page containing this list of "Hidden Linux Ports on Steam" - It took me quite some effort to find this potentially very useful resource page.

The page is tucked away in the Wiki, here:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/wiki/Hidden_Linux_ports_on_Steam


Then, on finding it I noticed that it hasn't seen any additions in quite some time. Just the other day, Mad Max and Shadow of Mordor were delisted as native Linux titles, and only appear to be Windows titles to casual observers in the Steam client. (Although the native Linux versions are still installable for owners of the games.)

There are plenty more hidden Linux ports on Steam, and this list seems to miss out plenty of them.

I came looking to find out if indie game Salt has a hidden native Linux port or not. Some comment on ProtonDB suggests that it might.

It would be great if people could update this page, and it would also be good if it was *a lot* easier to find too. I was expecting I'd find a list of 50 odd titles here, rather than less than 10.

Okay, bye for now.
Liam Dawe Jan 23, 2021
Not really sure what you're asking. Anyone can edit the wiki, they just need to request an account due to mass spammer attacks on it.
Liam Dawe Jan 23, 2021
Quoting: The_AquabatLiam can u create an account for me ... I can add those titles.
I can create you one. Do you want the same user and email as on here?

Quoting: The_Aquabatalso Alyx doesn't have a hidden linux port?
Yes it does, it's not advertised.
Liam Dawe Jan 23, 2021
Yes, only actual Linux games on Steam are to be in this list, not titles that have ports elsewhere. It needs to be a Linux build, accessible on Steam.

I've added a couple more today.
g000h Jan 23, 2021
Okay, I'll clarify what I meant:

I meant that this part of the GoL site had become redundant and needs to be updated to stay relevant. I was disappointed that the GoL community had not been updating it - Yes, I know I could contribute myself, but I'm a single person out of thousands.

Also, I knew the Hidden Ports bit existed, but it wasn't easy for me to locate it. I had expected a direct link on the top menus, rather than to click on Wiki and then hunt through the Wiki. (Once you're in the Wiki it is easy to spot.)
robvv Jan 24, 2021
Zombotron is missing from this list.
Liam Dawe Jan 24, 2021
Quoting: The_Aquabatyes please, as a matter of fact I might have something else to contribute to the wiki about my navi hardware.
Account setup, check your email.
Liam Dawe Jan 24, 2021
Quoting: robvvZombotron is missing from this list.
Do you know what the current status of it is?
robvv Jan 24, 2021
Quoting: Liam Dawe
Quoting: robvvZombotron is missing from this list.
Do you know what the current status of it is?

Just fired the game up and it reports that the version is 1.2.1, which I believe is the latest one. The devs apparently do not like talking about the Linux version although it runs fine. I had a weird response in their Discord back in late 2019 when I mentioned the Linux port being appreciated and someone responded, "Someone tell him". However they didn't elaborate!
Liam Dawe Jan 24, 2021
Added that then, cheers.
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