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Valve Introduces SteamOS Compatibility Ratings for Third-Party Devices

The new system debuts with Lenovo’s Legion Go S, marking over 18,000 games as SteamOS Compatible at launch.

The Lenovo legion Go S showing the Steam OS main menu.
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Overview

  • Valve's new SteamOS Compatibility system extends game compatibility ratings beyond the Steam Deck to third-party devices running SteamOS.
  • The Lenovo Legion Go S is the first officially supported non-Steam Deck device to feature the new system, with broader hardware support anticipated in the future.
  • SteamOS Compatibility ratings are derived from Steam Deck testing data, focusing on game functionality, launcher support, and anti-cheat compatibility but excluding performance and input testing.
  • Over 18,000 titles are expected to receive SteamOS Compatibility ratings at launch, appearing as a blue checkmark on Steam store pages for applicable devices.
  • Valve aims to expand SteamOS adoption to additional devices, signaling a strategic push to challenge Windows' dominance in portable and Linux-based gaming.