Linux support

Started by OmniFaR😏 · one year ago · 10 replies · 836 views

#1
OmniFaR😏
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JoinedFeb 2023 Posts2 Score0
Hey, is there any linux support planned?
#2
ducc
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JoinedSep 2022 Posts101 Score155
s&box may be played on Linux via Proton, but I don't know whether support for the s&box editor on Linux is planned.
#3
OmniFaR😏
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JoinedFeb 2023 Posts2 Score0
Is there no real linux support planned at the time ?
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--> I use linux as my only operating system and am aware that source 2 supports linux....

Is there anything planned ?
I would love to use sbox as a engine
#4
matt
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JoinedApr 2021 Posts266 Score2,045
yeah when the more important stuff is done
#5
entidot
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JoinedJan 2023 Posts1 Score290
So, upon release version we may get linux support? I am fully invested alr? Like, I am not asking about how long it'll take, only if there will be any at all.
#6
wutServer
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JoinedFeb 2026 Posts2 Score0
where do  project files get stored if I'm using proton? Like where is my s&box editor 'c' drive? I was looking around in ~/.steam/steamapps/compatdata but didn't see anything... the editor doesn't know that I have vscode installed so I want to manually edit new project files but I can't seem to find them... 
#7
wutServer
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JoinedFeb 2026 Posts2 Score0
I found it on my other drive
/mnt/<drive name>/SteamLibrary/steamapps/compatdata/2129370/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/s&box projects
#8
Vladimir Leonidovich
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JoinedNov 2025 Posts2 Score0
Microslop makes everything to destroy its own operating system so I hope Linux support comes as soon as possible.
#9
Skeletor
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JoinedApr 2026 Posts3 Score715
I managed to get the editor running w/ proton by adding it's .exe as a non steam game.  The first time you launch it it will tell you you need some net runtime or another, follow the link and install it using protontricks.

I'm using Arch if it matters, but i suspect it wont since the guy that gave me this tip was running Fedora.
edited 5 months ago#10
kroltan
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JoinedApr 2026 Posts1 Score15
The editor "works" on Linux using Proton, as far as not exploding and being interactive.

I just had to enable compatibility tool on Steam and manually install .NET 10 through

However, as you can see on the screenshot, the menu bar across the top is cropped out under the title bar. Even if I disable the title bar, it's still cropped. This means I don't have access to things like publish/export, settings, or additional windows.

So generally unusable for anything but playing around with a test scene.

Also doesn't integrate with the native file browser and code editors and such, but that's sort of expected.

Update:
To fix the menu bar, Protontricks > S&box Editor > Default wineprefix > Run winecfg > Graphics tab > Uncheck "Allow the window manager to decorate the windows".
This will allow you to see the menu bar and project settings, which should be enough (also on that tab you can adjust the DPI if you are on a high-DPI screen and the UI is too tiny)
#11
Skeletor
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JoinedApr 2026 Posts3 Score715
Ah, Sorry i missed that detail, i had only just started playing with the Editor. Thank you much for making your fix so clear.
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