Steam continues to support Linux, offering a range of features and compatibility options for users who prefer it.
Steam continues to support Linux, offering a range of features and compatibility options for users who prefer it.
They continue developing Steam Decks for Linux, which means they're phasing out assistance for older distributions that haven't been refreshed since around 2020. You shouldn't rely on them for long-term support of outdated programs. It's similar to their decision to discontinue support for Windows 7/8/8.1 a few years ago.
They offer a .deb download on their website, and you can set up Steam on various Linux distributions via the native package manager. The link you mentioned refers to an article indicating Steam may discontinue support for older operating systems tied to a particular package version.
They create the SteamDeck that operates on "SteamOS," a modified version of Arch Linux. The link you shared is intended for earlier versions of certain software, especially C/C++ tools, while newer distributions will accommodate modern systems. If you need to use older libraries, you should update them first before launching Steam.
Proton receives frequent changes regularly. Steam is adopting Linux more intensely than before.
They clearly state they will stop supporting that glibc release, as it causes ABI compatibility issues in some newer versions