Running older Linux-native games on modern systems (pawb.social)

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I'm trying to run OneShot on Linux, Debian 14 testing to be precise (wow, it's been years... last played 2022, apparently).

It won't run though. Might be because the included libraries are too old? But if I try renaming them and using system ones, it still breaks?

Error creating window: Couldn't find matching GLX visual

This still happens if we use the Steam Linux Runtime 1.0 (scout).

Anyone got ideas?

(Yes, I could just use Proton, but Oneshot does some fourth-wall-breaking stuff and I'd like that to work.)

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[-] Draconic_NEO@pawb.social 4 points 1 month ago

Oneshot is a challenging game because it relies on external components for its gameplay mechanics like changing the wallpaper or moving the window. Things which don't work anymore on the Linux version due to how things have changed in Linux. Proton does work well, the window moving stuff works but wallpaper changing doesn't work.

Other older Linux games can usually be played using older Steam Linux Runtime without much issue. Oneshot is a niche and special case.

The developer also released OneShot WME which uses a fake Desktop to accomplish the mechanics without relying on the actual desktop or Window manager. That one can be played in Steam Big picture.

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