ValveSoftware/steam-runtime
A runtime environment for Steam applications observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
77/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 35
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_releases no_license
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 4979
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 8
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
1444 stars · 95 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
A binary-compatible runtime environment that lets Steam and native Linux games run consistently across many Linux distributions. It includes the LD_LIBRARY_PATH-based 'scout' runtime and container-based Steam Linux Runtime versions (soldier, sniper, steamrt4) used by games and Proton.
Use cases
- run Steam games on any Linux distribution
- build native Linux games against a stable SDK
- target Steam Linux Runtime 4.0 for new games
- maintain compatibility for older native Linux games
- provide the runtime environment Proton uses to run Windows games on Linux
- avoid dependency issues across rolling-release and LTS distros
When to choose
- you are developing or porting a native Linux game for Steam
- you need a predictable library environment across heterogeneous Linux distros
- you are working on Proton or Steam Play compatibility tooling
- you need to debug or extend Steam's runtime on Linux
When to avoid
- you are not targeting Steam or Linux gaming
- you want a general-purpose container or sandboxing tool unrelated to Steam
- you need a runtime for non-Steam application distribution
Facets
library · maturity active
developer-tools sdk container-runtime gaming-tools operating-systems developer-tools cross-platform steam-runtime steam-linux-runtime game-compatibility proton valve binary-compatibility containers linux steam
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-runtime · fetched 2026-08-28 · 3cd6f715305f
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| ValveSoftware/steam-runtime | main | 77 |
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