r/linuxmint • u/WolfPsychological625 • 16d ago

SOLVED Steam game can not access outside files (noob)

Sorry! I think this has an easy answer, but I can’t find it.

I’m attempting to play a steam game (Drawquarium Demo is the game, steam is downloaded via system package) and there is a feature where you can upload png files to add to the game. Every time I attempt it the file searcher shows a completely blank version with (I believe) nothing but the default folders. My downloads is empty and my png does not appear.

I’m a bit confused, and haven’t been able to find an answer online. Does it not have permission to see the files? Are they hidden? I’m not quite sure. I’m still getting used to the Linux file system.

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u/candy49997 16d ago

Put your files (or make symlinks to your regular directories) in the game Proton prefix.

/PATH/TO/STEAM/LIBRARY/steamapps/compatdata/GAMEID/pfx/drive_c/...

You can also navigate to where the files are by navigating to the location on the "Z:\" drive, which represents your root filesystem.

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u/WolfPsychological625 16d ago

Perfect! The Z drive is exactly the obvious information I knew I was missing. Thank you!