Steam Machine

Steam Machine game compatibility

The Steam Machine runs SteamOS on an 8 GB, RDNA 3 GPU. Compatibility and performance are two different questions. FrameReady checks both: does a game run on SteamOS, is it blocked by anti-cheat, does it need Windows, and can the hardware hold your resolution and FPS target.

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Reviewed July 12, 2026.

Games people are checking

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How the Steam Machine handles games

  • Most single-player and many co-op games run on SteamOS, using FSR to reach 4K where needed.
  • Games with kernel anti-cheat that does not support Linux are blocked. That includes Call of Duty, EA Sports titles, and Fortnite.
  • 8 GB of VRAM is comfortable at 1080p and 1440p and is the limit to watch at 4K.
  • Installing Windows runs the blocked games, but currently replaces SteamOS because the dual-boot wizard is not ready.

Steam Machine guides

SteamOS vs Windows

Which games force you to switch operating systems, and what you give up either way.

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Compatibility checker

Pick a game, OS, resolution, and FPS target for a clear verdict and upscaling advice.

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Benchmark your current PC

Compare what you have now against the Steam Machine's GPU class.

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Common questions

Can the Steam Machine run every Steam game?

No. The Steam Machine runs SteamOS, and games with kernel anti-cheat that does not support Linux, like Call of Duty's RICOCHET, EA's Javelin, and Fortnite's setup, are blocked. Most single-player and many co-op games run. You can install Windows to run the blocked games, but that currently replaces SteamOS.

How much VRAM does the Steam Machine have?

The Steam Machine has 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a semi-custom RDNA 3 GPU with 28 compute units, plus a 6-core Zen 4 CPU and 16 GB of system RAM. 8 GB of VRAM is fine at 1080p and 1440p, and it is the part to watch at 4K, where FSR upscaling helps.

Can you dual boot Windows and SteamOS on the Steam Machine?

Not with an official wizard yet. Valve released official Windows drivers, but installing Windows currently requires a full drive wipe. Valve says the dual-boot wizard will ship with a later SteamOS update, so for now it is one operating system at a time.

Sources

  • Official: Valve Steam Machine specifications and official Windows drivers. Reviewed 2026-07-12.
  • General troubleshooting: Anti-cheat compatibility list for Linux and SteamOS. Reviewed 2026-07-12.
  • Player-reported and inferred: Per-game Steam Deck ratings and community reports. Each game card shows its evidence label.