You’ll need to be sure your device is on the current list, however, so let’s check that out first. Currently, it is possible to install the Steam Linux client on Chrome OS using the Crostini Linux compatibility layer, but theres no official support, and performance has been pretty. Below, you can watch through the video and get Steam games running on your supported Chromebook with relative ease. We realized, however, that we’d yet to make a simple, straightforward guide on how to get this up and running on supported devices, so we wanted to put that out there for anyone looking. We initially covered the original announcement of Steam on Chromebooks and we even showed it off in a video not long after.
Sure, there are bugs that still need a bit of squashing, but we’ve been able to play some games in our Steam library with better results than we’ve ever seen on a Chromebook, and that’s exciting. Games run pretty smoothly for devices utilizing non-dedicated graphics cards and after a few technical setup steps, the whole thing feels very thought-out and thorough. Launched in an official Alpha capacity back in late March, the long awaited ‘Borealis’ project has finally arrived and is quite impressive for an Alpha build. Company Promotionĭo you work for a company who makes ChromeOS devices or accessories? Contact us via modmail to get a verified flair.Īre you interested in introducing your products to the community through a giveaway or another means? Reach out through modmail! RulesĬLICK HERE for the subreddit rules.Steam for Chromebooks is here. Would you like to be verified as an employee? Contact us via modmail. You can download the Steam Link Android app, which streams games from your PC to the app, or the newer method that lets the games actually be played on your Chromebook. Please note that these individuals represent their own opinions when participating in the subreddit, not Google's, unless it's explicitly stated otherwise. Technically, there are two ways to play Steam on a Chromebook. They can be identified by their blue "Verified Googler" user flair. You may occasionally see a Google employee comment on the subreddit. As a lightweight OS designed primarily for web and app-based computing, it is fast, secure, and resilient to viruses and malware. You can also escape to the desktop to run other games and apps. It defaults to Steam Big Picture mode which is used like a game console UI.
Then you can install the Steam Link app on any supported device and pair it with your PC. Join our Discord server! What is ChromeOS?ĬhromeOS is Google's Linux-based operating system built around the Chrome web browser, complete with the ability to run Android apps and a powerful Linux VM. The computer running the game needs Steam and a half decent GPU (for hardware video encoding).
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