In this write-up, we will discuss the installation methods by which we can have Steam on Raspberry Pi.
How to install the Steam on Raspberry Pi
The Steam can be installed on the Raspberry Pi simply just like the other Debian-based distribution by two methods:
- Using the apt package manager
- Downloading its package from its website
How to install the Steam on Raspberry Pi using the apt package manager
First, we will update all the packages of the Raspberry Pi repository so that if there is any package having the new updates, it will be updated to its latest version. To update the repository, we will use the command:
To install the Steam, use the command:
Once the steam is installed on the Raspberry Pi, it can be launched using the command:
First, the Steam will get updates and then it will ask for the login credentials:
How to install the Steam on Raspberry Pi by downloading its deb package
We can also install the Steam on Raspberry Pi by downloading its deb package from the official website of the Steam. But before this, we will update the repository of the Raspberry Pi using the command:
After making sure all the packages are up to date, we will use the wget command to download the package from its official website and use the “-c” flag so that if any interruption occurs during the downloading, it can be resumed:
After the complete execution of the command, list down the contents to make sure the .deb package of Steam has been downloaded:
We will install the steam from its deb package using the command:
Use the command, to launch the steam on Raspberry Pi:
The application of Steam has been launched and it is asking for the credentials of the Steam account, provide them and enjoy the games:
Conclusion
Steam is the best platform for the gamers community as it provides more than 30000 games that can be downloaded from it. The steam can be downloaded on the Raspberry Pi operating system which is a Debian-based operating system. Many games on Steam can be played for free as a demo, before purchasing it. In this write-up, the different methods of installation of the Steam on Raspberry Pi have been explained.
