Steam Machine

Steam Machine compatibility checker

Compatibility and performance are separate questions on the Steam Machine. Pick a game and your target for a clear verdict, the anti-cheat and launcher details, 8 GB VRAM pressure, and the internal resolution and upscaling to aim for.

Runs on SteamOS

Palworld runs on SteamOS and the Steam Machine can hold this target, using FSR where needed.

Official SteamOS or Deck status
Steam Deck Playable official
Anti-cheat
None kernel-level
Required launcher
Steam
Controller support
Full controller support
VRAM pressure at this target
moderate
Suggested internal resolution
Render near 1080p to 1440p, FSR Quality up to 1440p
Windows drivers
Official Valve Windows drivers are available for the Steam Machine.

Installing Windows on the Steam Machine currently means replacing SteamOS. Valve has released official Windows drivers, but the dual-boot wizard is not available yet, so you cannot keep both without a manual setup and a drive wipe.

Check hardware readinessPalworld statusSteamOS vs Windows

How to read the verdict

  • Runs on SteamOS: the game works on SteamOS and the hardware holds your target.
  • Runs with limitations: it works, but a launcher, expansion, or online mode adds caveats.
  • Blocked by anti-cheat: the anti-cheat does not support Linux, so you need Windows.
  • Windows required: the game or Game Pass needs Windows, which currently replaces SteamOS.
  • Performance is the concern: it runs, but the 8 GB, RDNA 3 GPU is the limit at this target.
  • Insufficient evidence: FrameReady has not confirmed SteamOS behavior yet, often pre-launch.

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