Guide to Installing Rekenchi on Linux (Using steam)

Introduction

I stumbled on a fun video yesterday while looking to install mods for Kenshi on my Cachy_OS system and I stumbled upon Slacker King’s video which I thought was funny and informative and I decided to share it here and make this
guide that explains how to install and run the RE_Kenchi mod for the game Kenshi on a Linux system, specifically using steam. The process involves locating the game files, downloading the mod, and configuring it to work with Steam and Proton compatibility layers.

Locating the Game Files

1. Open Steam and find the Kenshi game in your library.

2. Right-click on Kenshi, select “Manage,” then “Browse Local Files” to locate the game installation directory.

3. Identify the game’s executable (.exe) file, right-click, and select “Copy Location” to get its path.

4. Paste this path into a text document for future reference, as it will be needed during mod installation.

Downloading and Extracting RE_Kenchi

1. Visit Nexus Mods and locate the latest RE_Kenchi file and download the file manually (slow download if not subscribed to premium) here

2. Once downloaded, locate the file in your Downloads folder.

3. Right-click the archive, select “Extract,” and extract it to access the installer (.exe) file.

Running Windows-Only Installer on Linux

Since RE_Kenchi’s installer is an .exe file, it won’t run natively on Linux. To bypass this:

1. Open Steam, go to the “Library” menu, and click “Add a Game” at the bottom.

2. Select “Add a Non-Steam Game,” browse to your Downloads folder, and select the Rekenchi installer (.exe).

3. Add it to your Steam library, it will now appear under the “Other” section.

Launching and Configuring RE_Kenchi

Attempting to run the installer directly will not work. Instead, you need to configure it to run with Proton:

1. Right-click the RE_Kenchi entry in Steam, go to “Properties.”

2. Navigate to the “Compatibility” tab.

3. Force the use of “Steam’s Proton Experimental” compatibility tool.
   If Proton Experimental isn’t downloaded, Steam will automatically download it when you launch the game.

4. After setting Proton, click “Play” to run RE_Kenchi. It should now detect the game files and work correctly.

Finalizing Installation and Troubleshooting

1. Once installed, launch the game via Steam. RE_Kenchi should be active, and mod options will be available in the game’s menu.

2. Disable unnecessary options like “Create Desktop Shortcut” or “Start Menu” entries, as they don’t function on Linux.

Hopefully this might help a few people here and thank you again Slacker King