The GOG version includes a standalone .sh installer that works without a client.
Are you planning to run a version using tModLoader, or would you like a sample serverconfig.txt file to automate your server startup? terraria 1449 multi9 gnu linux native install
On high-DPI monitors or tiling window managers, the native port sometimes fails to grab the correct resolution. Launch with forced windowed mode to configure settings in-game: Terraria 1