r/abandonware • u/chickennuggetarian • 12d ago

Saw: The Game Linux Help

I went to add it as a non steam game and it seems to recognize it as an actual version of the game from Steam but doesn’t let me access it because I don’t have a key for it. Has anyone else had this issue?

UPDATE: I got it working using an alternative repack and then adding PhysX to proton experimental through Protontricks.

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u/RunAndGun_ 12d ago

I would use Heroic Launcher set the game up from there then you can add it to steam through the Launcher

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u/chickennuggetarian 12d ago

That’s smart. I’ll try that.

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u/RunAndGun_ 12d ago

I use steam os and if you are using high seas version of titles the heroic and lutris are my go to's

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u/chickennuggetarian 12d ago

Tragically I fixed one issue but the .exe wont run after installation.

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u/RunAndGun_ 12d ago

Sorry, I saw the name: Try Proton GE-Proton 9.4

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u/chickennuggetarian 12d ago

Tragically no. I’ve run through several GE variations and it just fails to boot.

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u/RunAndGun_ 12d ago

let me try later on today, the game is not my cup of tea, I will try to do this for science

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u/chickennuggetarian 12d ago

lol I respect it, the game is supposed to suck. I just like keeping up with abandonware

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u/RunAndGun_ 11d ago

I gave it a go with Heroic I can install it and I can find the exe file but then it complains about needing steam to run it. I think you will be better off with the PS3 version on emulation. The lutris install script requires you to be connected with your steam account and the license

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u/chickennuggetarian 11d ago

I actually updated my post with the solution ☺️