How to install Steam on Ubuntu 20.04?

Overview

Steam is a versatile entertainment platform designed for buying and playing video games. It enables you to socialize and gives you access to thousands of games. This tutorial demonstrates how to install Steam on Ubuntu 20.04.

Prerequisites

There are certain prerequisites that need to be met before you begin.

• A server running Ubuntu version 20.04.

• Non-root sudo privileges.

Get Started

Step 1: Download .deb package

Use the following wget command to download the most recent .deb package:

wget https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steam.deb 

Step 2: Install Steam

Once the download is finished, install Steam using apt.

sudo apt install ./steam.deb 

Now, you have installed Steam on your Ubuntu server.

When a new version is published, you can update the Steam package using either the built-in Software Update application on your desktop or by entering the commands below into your terminal:

sudo apt update 

sudo apt upgrade

Conclusion

We have successfully demonstrated how to install Steam on Ubuntu 20.04.