Can you download Steam on a Chromebook?

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Yep! But there's a catch. Chromebooks run ChromeOS which doesn't natively support Windows or Mac applications, like Steam. However, if your Chromebook supports Android apps through the Google Play Store, you can download the Steam Link app to stream games from your Steam library on another computer to your Chromebook. Also, some newer Chromebooks can use Linux (Beta), which allows the installation of the Linux version of Steam directly on your Chromebook. It's not the most straightforward process, but it's definitely doable!

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SwellingDump·7 months ago

Honestly, while you can, it's kind of a hassle and might not be worth it unless you're tech-savvy or really want to game on your Chromebook. Steam's meant for more powerful systems.

ManningAndy·7 months ago

Short answer: Yes, but it's not straightforward. You'll need to either use the Steam Link app for streaming from another machine or enable Linux (Beta) on your Chromebook to install Steam directly. Make sure your Chromebook meets the requirements for either method first!

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