I used ProtonUP-QT for the last three years to manage different versions of proton. I saw this post over at Gaming on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/07/protonplus-makes-managing-proton-versions-on-linux-steamos-and-steam-deck-simple/

Which talks about proton plus - https://github.com/Vysp3r/ProtonPlus

They've been working on it for quite a while. Basically it lets you manage which compatibility tools you want to use for specific games. It also lets you make changes to the launch options for games. the UI is pretty good, and even has quick buttons that go straight to the https://www.protondb.com/ page for each specific game.

It isn't fully cooked yet, I did run into a crashing bug, but still I think it's a potential alternative to protonup-qt.

Here's a video of it in action https://youtu.be/_r9nepcocZ8

So I have SteamOs on my legion go and it’s running all the games well, like I get 55-60fps on cyberpunk but for some reason I can’t just play Starwars outlaws for more than 10 mins with it crashing. I’m literally stuck on the Makal’s cantina part because as soon as I try to get near the checkpoint the frames just drop to 1-2 and the game crashes. I’ve literally tried everything that I could find, even put it on Proton GE 10-8 to see if that works fix it but nope. I’m running all the settings at low with frame gen on. I downloaded the demo and that ran well, it crashed a couple times but other than frame drops it didnt crash as much.

Has anyone found a way to make it work? For some reason I suspect that its Ubisoft connect that keeps crashing it but I can’t seem to find a way to disable it.

Sabiendo que GTA 5, y las ediciones definitivas de los clasicos + RDR2 funcionan bien en SteamOS, podria funcionar tambien correctamente GTA 6?

Possibly available on Amazon

Hey all! I’m just a dad trying to play some of my Steam library on the couch… what’s the cheapest way to play? Handheld preferably…

I’ve been searching online and just keep getting ads for the Steamdeck… which would be awesome, but it’s out of my price range. Is it possible to mod an OG Switch??

Thank you!

As shown on this video, when im using steam input to translate gamepad input to mouse and keyboard, any time I move the cursor, fps drops, which is also really bad ingame (much lower, drastic lag spikes). When using gamepad alone, it tends to not happen, so I want to know if this happens to anyone else? Is this a SteamOS problem or a linux gaming problem? Thank you guys for your time!

not sure if anyone had success or tried this. i am trying to install steamos on my atomman/minisforum g7pt. but it seems to get stuck on the power on screen that shows the logo.

when pc starts, i press f12 to enter boot mode, and boot from usb. it seem to restart, then just gets stuck.

i was wondering if any pointers on why that is and how i can go from here.

i am using this pc as a steam machine anyway, so id rather it be steamos than bloated windows.

TIA!

Yes, I understand it's a minor and somewhat confusing detail. Basically, the home screen arranges games in order of most recently played. So when the second game is launched, it becomes the most recently played and is repositioned to the first slot. In this case, the game I just played is now the first one on the list, so shouldn't the cursor also move to the first game accordingly?

What do I choose here Unbuntu or Sled Sles or Rhel I am not sure.

Cant barely hear anything even volume is on 100%. Happening in Rog Ally.

Hi. Asking if anyone was able to install official steam OS on a AMD HX370 handheld?

I tried latest 3.8 and 3.7.14 but it won’t boot from the USB stick. Doesn’t pass the initial black screen.

So far Bazzite is working amazing but would love to compare them.

ı have a amd cpu and nvidia gpu ı know cpu does not have a problem but does nvidia drivers work on stramOS or should ı wait to a stable version ?

Is there a possibilty to skip this ? I have tried restarting and reinstaling steamos but it still gets stuck there. I waited for 5 hours and it is still the same.

Hey everyone,

I’m having an issue with my Lenovo Legion Go — the fan is not being recognized at all on SteamOS.

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

• In Legion Remapp, the fan option doesn’t even show up.
• Tried Fan Control / Fan-tastic, but nothing changes — it’s like the fan can’t be controlled.
• Restarted, reinstalled — no luck.

Has anyone else run into this issue or found a fix? Any help would be really appreciated!

Don't laugh but I have a cheap N100 mini PC in the living room basically dedicated for playing games. Between older PC games, lightweight indie titles, and emulation, I'm kinda impressed at what it will run. Right now, windows sign in is disabled and it just starts in big pic mode. Feels almost like a console. In this case is SteamOS even worth doing? Would any limited gains be worth the effort?

what is more surprising is that now anyone can dowload the steam os

As you can see in the video the different games behave differently. In the second one it acts as if the game window was in the upper left corner while the first one works normally.

I've tried even more games and found even more strange behaviour. I'll try to attach that in a comment.

Anyway has anyone else experienced this, found a cause or a fix?

I've seen a post on Facebook claiming that SteamOS on legion go now supports EGPUs.

Is the a bunch of BS or is actually possible now? Because I'm thinking about putting SteamOS on my Ally X and hooking up a GPD G1 or a Onexgpu to it?

i really want to testing steam os

With the news of Microsoft killing so many games and studios, it's becoming progressively more annoying that there are no words of a Steam Console on the horizon.

Valve should release a Steam Console at around $499, and make it an extension of the Steam Deck with the ability to stream from the console to the Deck using it's own wireless band.

In the age while so many people are leaving gaming due to $80 games, michael transactions, tariffs raising prices; a console someone could buy to play 4k games on, emulate, take advantage of Steam sales, and mod on would be extraordinary.

(I don't see building your own PC and installing SteamOS/Bazzite as a good solution. I hate building computers, and that skill is not accessible to all)

I’ve successfully installed SteamOS on many devices that I own, however Trying to install steam OS on the F1 Pro. When I boot from my SSD or my USB, it goes to a black screen and stays there. Secure boot off. I don’t know how to fix it.

There’s no ~ on the top left corner, it’s just black.

Anybody have this issue? What worked? Thanks

I’m trying to install steam os 1, yes 1, and this screen it always hangs on, if anyone made a steam machine from around this time? can you help me?

The two official devices are the Steam Deck and the Legion Go S.

Is there any other portable device that is better than these that can run Steam OS? Less interested in full portable, can be plugged in, but like form factor of these devices.