Install Steam on Ubuntu

This how-to is tested on:

• Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail

Installation

Install the needed software:

command sudo apt-get install python-apt python-xkit \
    curl jockey-common xz-utils zenity

Download the software package:

command wget 'http://media.steampowered.com/client/installer/steam.deb' \
    --output-document='/tmp/steam.deb'

Install the software:

command sudo dpkg -i '/tmp/steam.deb'

Thanks

• Thanks to Valve (en) for making Steam available on GNU/Linux.