What operating system does the steam deck use?

avatarSingingRidge·7 months ago
Steam
Best Answer
avatarComputingTopaz·7 months ago

The Steam Deck runs on SteamOS 3.0, which is basically Valve's custom version of Linux designed specifically for gaming. It’s got all the Steam goodness integrated right in, so you can play your games, connect with friends, and do pretty much everything you can do on the desktop version of Steam. Pretty neat, right?

Get Steam gift cards by playing games on Playbite

Playbite
Playbite

Playbite

4.5 Star Rating(13.7k)
Silly Arrow
User avatarUser avatarUser avatarUser avatar

500k winners and counting...

More Answers

avatarCopyingSole·7 months ago

Just Linux, but fancy. SteamOS 3.0, to be exact.

avatarCorsetingJoke·7 months ago

It's all about SteamOS 3.0 – a Linux-based operating system. And before you ask, yes, it supports your entire Steam library. I've been gaming on mine since launch, and it's smooth sailing (or gaming, in this case).

👀 If you like Steam...

avatarDiego·3 hours ago
If you're a Steam player, you need to download the Playbite app!

Playbite is like an arcade in your phone: you get to play all kinds of fun and simple games, compete with friends and others, and win cool prizes from all your favorite brands!

One of those prizes is the official Steam gift card, which you can win and use to get anything you want essentially for free!

In case you’re wondering, this is how it works: 

Playbite makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. The app then uses that money to reward players like you with prizes!

Download Playbite for free, available on the App Store and Play Store!

The brands referenced on this page are not sponsors of the rewards or otherwise affiliated with this company. The logos and other identifying marks attached are trademarks of and owned by each represented company and/or its affiliates. Please visit each company's website for additional terms and conditions.

People also want to know

How to Refund a Game on Steam
Is Steam currently down?
When does the Steam Winter Sale end?
When Does the Steam Sale End?
When is the Black Friday Steam Sale?

Add an Answer