For Linux users, experiencing this unique title—which tasks you with hunting squirrels to "staple them to a corpse"—is fully achievable. By leveraging the version on GNU/Linux via Wine , users can run this Windows-based title with little to no performance degradation.
In the winecfg window:
The game blends quiet, tense hunting gameplay with surreal exploration and a shocking climax. The "1.0" release, which the keyword references, marks the full, standalone version with added features like unlockable Giant Squirrels mode, improved balance, controller support, and a more lively forest to explore. Its overwhelmingly positive reception on Steam, with a 96% approval rating, speaks to its compelling, if short, experience. Squirrel Stapler - 1.0 - ENG - GNU Linux Wine -...
“‘Squirrel Stapler’ is not a game. It is a cry for help issued through a wrapper of open-source suffering. The fact it runs better in Proton than native Windows is either a miracle or a curse. I gave it 63%. My cat hasn’t looked at me the same way since.” The "1
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Black screen on launch | Add -force-opengl as a launch argument: wine SquirrelStapler.exe -force-opengl | | No audio | Install faudio via winetricks: winetricks faudio | | Mouse feels floaty | Use wine SquirrelStapler.exe -window-mode exclusive | | Game crashes after stapling 5 squirrels | This is a known bug in Wine versions < 6.0. Upgrade to Wine 7.0+. | | Low FPS | Use DXVK (Vulkan translation): Install dxvk via winetricks, then launch with DXVK_HUD=0 wine ... | It is a cry for help issued through
Since there is no native Linux client for Squirrel Stapler , we rely on the magic of the . Fortunately, because the game uses simple DirectX 10 graphics and isn't demanding, the setup process is straightforward.
Disturbed by the flies that swarm the body, the man decides he will make her "beautiful, like the squirrels of the wood," setting you off on your grim task. As you explore, you'll find notes that flesh out the world. These include a divine commandment: "The Book of the Grove, Chapter IV, Verse I: Thou shalt not staple squirrels". Another ominous message warns, "In 5 days God is coming".