For the TOEM 2 Steam Deck stamp crash, use the fixed Steam Deck build without compatibility mode: the developer announced that fix on September 29, 2026. The “Bug so soon :(” report describes a crash every time the player receives a stamp for showing a lady a critter. A separate confirmation that receiving the stamp now succeeds is not confirmed yet.
Which Compatibility Option Should I Use?
Fixed Steam Deck Build — Recommended
Use the fixed Steam Deck build without forcing compatibility mode. The developer's September 29 response says the build was fixed and should load without it. That response was marked as the answer to the stamp-crash report.
Proton Hotfix — Earlier Suggestion
An earlier player reply suggested enabling Proton Hotfix in compatibility mode. It appeared before the developer's fix announcement. Whether Proton Hotfix resolved the stamp crash for the reporting player is not confirmed yet.
The confirmed announcement concerns the Steam Deck build loading without compatibility mode. A patch number and a successful repeat of the critter-stamp interaction are not confirmed yet.
Does This Match My Problem?
The reported trigger is receiving the stamp after showing the lady a critter on Steam Deck. If your crash happens while starting the game, see Steam Deck Launch Crash Fix. If your issue is a tutorial photo not counting, see Why the Tutorial Tato Photo Does Not Count. For help continuing your route, use the Complete Walkthrough.
Status as of October 5, 2026: The developer announced a fixed Steam Deck build on September 29; a separate successful critter-stamp retest is not confirmed yet.