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Unity games on Steam failing with a black screen but audio playing on Linux Mint often stem from corrupted Proton prefixes, NVIDIA driver mismatches after recent updates, or hybrid graphics not properly utilizing the discrete GPU. Recent system changes around a few weeks ago likely triggered this, especially with proprietary NVIDIA drivers. GOG games working on Heroic points to a Steam/Proton-specific issue.
Generate Proton Logs
Enable logging to diagnose the exact failure. Right-click a game in Steam > Properties > Launch Options, add PROTON_LOG=1 %command%, then launch the game. Logs save to ~/steam-[appid].log (find appid in Properties); check the latest one for errors like DXVK/Vulkan issues or NVIDIA failures.[1][2]
Reset Proton Prefix
Corrupted Wine/Proton prefixes cause black screens in Unity games. For each game: Properties > Installed Files > Browse > up two levels to compatdata > delete the numbered folder (e.g., for Olija appid 1129200, delete 1129200). Relaunch to rebuild.[3]
Force NVIDIA GPU
Linux Mint may default to integrated graphics despite proprietary drivers. Right-click Steam/games in menu > Launch using Discrete Graphics. Or add to game launch options: __NV_PRIME_RENDER_OFFLOAD=1 __GLX_VENDOR_LIBRARY_NAME=nvidia %command% (OpenGL) or __NV_PRIME_RENDER_OFFLOAD=1 %command% (Vulkan/Proton).[4][5]
Additional Fixes
- Disable Steam Overlay and try Proton-GE via ProtonUp-Qt (install from Flathub).[3]
- Run
steam --resetin terminal, then verify game files.[3] - Update NVIDIA via Driver Manager; reboot and test Proton Experimental.[4] Share Proton logs from affected games (e.g., Olija appid 1129200) for more targeted help. Heroic success suggests bypassing Steam’s prefix resolves it temporarily. [3][1]
Quellen: [1] How do you get Steam to output logs for Proton? https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/9ahd3k/how_do_you_get_steam_to_output_logs_for_proton/ [2] Proton FAQ https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton/wiki/Proton-FAQ [3] Fix(es) for games not launching on Steam with Proton https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1kqevt6/fixes_for_games_not_launching_on_steam_with_proton/ [4] New to Linux Mint and most (but not all) games have a … https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1kzc236/new_to_linux_mint_and_most_but_not_all_games_have/ [5] Steam games won’t use Dedicated GPU https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/iqqqfr/steam_games_wont_use_dedicated_gpu/ [6] Steam Won’t Open On Linux Mint Cinnamon 21.2 Victoria … https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/9883 [7] Proton issues : r/linux_gaming https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1mqyy1f/proton_issues/ [8] Black sdl2 screen on many games. [Solved] :: Steam for Linux General Discussions https://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/discussions/0/558746995139908968/ [9] Black scrren while playing an unity game using lutris https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1cgtane/black_scrren_while_playing_an_unity_game_using/ [10] Steam (Proton) games launching to black screen after … https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/steam-proton-games-launching-to-black-screen-after-system-update/75345 [11] Steam won’t launch on Linux Mint. : r/linuxmint https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxmint/comments/15bxsx4/steam_wont_launch_on_linux_mint/ [12] Game Details for Dystopika https://www.protondb.com/app/2379910 [13] Black screen in games - Linux https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/black-screen-in-games/191079 [14] Proton, Nvidia, black screen but game running https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/proton-nvidia-black-screen-but-game-running/67604 [15] After remove game, proton prefix exist · Issue #7418 https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/7418 [16] Nvidia drivers are installed, but Steam games with Proton … https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/nvidia-drivers-are-installed-but-steam-games-with-proton-are-stuck-at-launch-when-gpu-is-used/191059 [17] Steam is just absolute struggle bus on linux mint https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1bbksd7/steam_is_just_absolute_struggle_bus_on_linux_mint/ [18] PSA: Don’t lose your saves - Steam removes proton prefix … https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1bs5dao/psa_dont_lose_your_saves_steam_removes_proton/ [19] Ultimate Linux Mint 22.2 Gaming Guide: Install the latest … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnREtvXfJXk [20] Proton games give black screen https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=272493 [21] Linux Mint - Steam and game constant crashes https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1nyqoe3/linux_mint_steam_and_game_constant_crashes/ [22] Hybrid Graphics on Linux Mint 20.1 https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxmint/comments/mpalf5/hybrid_graphics_on_linux_mint_201/ [23] Where does Proton log what it is doing? https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/uqc7t1/where_does_proton_log_what_it_is_doing/ [24] Proton fullscreen games flicker to black or have audio but … https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/qdaqbc/proton_fullscreen_games_flicker_to_black_or_have/ [25] How to see steam proton log? https://matiargs.com/garden/linux/how-to-see-steam-proton-log/ [26] Games not launching on primary monitor with Proton 9.0-1 … https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton/issues/7717?timeline_page=1 [27] Mint users: How do you get around the OS defaulting to onboard graphics for everything? https://www.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/1b6p1v4/mint_users_how
Bird Mother has a very nice cover! That also underlines the great theme of the game. I think the game is absolutely fantastic. Completely without space, platforming, or any of the other stuff that seems to be in every other game. A mother bird building a nest for her chicks and feeding them. I often let my 8-year-old daughter play this. Thank you for the pics.