How to run BIT.TRIP RUNNER on Steam Deck

We will use the GloriousEggroll version of the Proton library to properly set up the container for the game.

Short guide

1. Uninstall the game.
2. Install GE-Proton8-32.
3. Select GE-Proton as the compatibility tool and launch the game once.
   • It will install a few Windows libraries, but the game won’t start.
4. Select Proton Experimental and run the game again.
   • Now it works fine.

Long guide

Phase A. Uninstall the game

We need a fresh starting point.

Phase B. Install GE-Proton

1. Go to Desktop Mode.
2. Download the GE-Proton8-32.tar.gz archive.
3. Extract it to: ~/.steam/steam/compatibilitytools.d

Use Dolphin File Manager:

• Go to the top-right corner → click the hamburger menu → Show Hidden Files.
• In the Places panel on the left, click Home.
• Here you can find the .steam folder, then go to the steam folder inside of it.
• If you’ve never used compatibility tools for any Steam game, you will have to create the compatibilitytools.d folder yourself.

Phase C. Setup

Return to Gaming Mode using the shortcut on the Desktop.

1. Go to the BIT.TRIP RUNNER page → cog icon on the right → Properties.
2. Open the Compatibility tab → check Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool.
3. Select GE-Proton8-32.

Exit Properties and hit the Play button.

Wait until some Windows libraries are installed and the game crashes. That’s OK.

Phase D. Final step

1. Go to the BIT.TRIP RUNNER Properties page again.
2. In the Compatibility tab, select Proton Experimental.

Exit Properties and hit the Play button.
Now the game works fine.