# SteamFPS

> Independent per-game playability verdicts for Valve's SteamOS devices — Steam Machine (console), Steam Frame (VR) and Steam Deck (handheld). We rate *how well* a game runs (a red/amber/green verdict at Low, Medium and High settings, with real FPS where measured) — going beyond Valve's binary "Verified" badge.

SteamFPS is not affiliated with Valve. Performance figures are estimated or community-reported unless labeled "measured"; see https://steamfps.com/methodology.

## Devices
- [Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/steam-machine): Living-room SteamOS PC. Roughly PS5-class rasterisation — a true 1080p/1440p machine that reaches 4K 60 via FSR, not the native-4K box the marketing implies. 8 GB VRAM is its real ceiling. Valve pegs it at about 6× the Steam Deck's GPU.
- [Steam Frame](https://steamfps.com/steam-frame): Streaming-first standalone VR headset. Two answers per game: native on the mobile Snapdragon chip, or streamed from a host PC/Steam Machine over a dedicated 6 GHz link. Eye-tracked foveation keeps the bitrate down.
- [Steam Deck (OLED)](https://steamfps.com/steam-deck): The mature handheld. We don't re-rank what ProtonDB and SteamDeckHQ already own — Deck appears here as a comparison baseline and a first-party data source (real measured FPS power 215 game pages).

## Tools
- [Game verdicts & search](https://steamfps.com/games): look up any game's Low/Medium/High verdict.
- [Compare hardware](https://steamfps.com/vs): Steam Machine vs PS5 / Steam Deck / Steam Frame, and more.
- [Which Valve device should you buy?](https://steamfps.com/which-device): a quick decision quiz.
- [Check your Steam library](https://steamfps.com/library): a readiness score for your whole collection.

## Dataset report (citable)
- [The State of SteamOS Compatibility](https://steamfps.com/state-of-steamos): the whole catalogue cross-sectioned — verdict split, Steam-declared controller levels, ProtonDB tier distribution, recommended-spec reality against the Machine's 16 GB / 8 GB ceiling. Every figure counted live from the data below. CC BY 4.0, citation block on the page.

## Developer API & feeds
- [Public JSON API](https://steamfps.com/api): free, CORS-enabled, no key. GET /api/v1/games/{slug} (full verdict), /api/v1/games?genre=&verdict=green (filtered list), /api/v1/search?q=, /api/v1/devices. Attribution required.
- [Full text for LLMs](https://steamfps.com/llms-full.txt): every guide's complete body + device specs in one plain-text fetch.
- [Bulk dataset (CC BY 4.0)](https://github.com/xpressmike/steamos-playability-dataset): all 15,965 games × 33 columns as CSV/JSONL — derived verdicts joined with Valve's declared categories, ProtonDB community tiers and Steam recommended specs. Every column's provenance is documented; no key required.
- [Guides RSS feed](https://steamfps.com/feed.xml): subscribe to new guides and verdicts (RSS 2.0).
- [Deals RSS feed](https://steamfps.com/deals.xml): Steam discounts that run great on Valve hardware (RSS 2.0).

## Guides
- [Best Batman: Arkham Knight Settings on the Steam Deck](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-batman-arkham-knight-settings-steam-deck): Batman: Arkham Knight is community-measured at 45 fps on the Steam Deck. Cap at 40 fps / 40 Hz (45/45 on OLED), kill the GameWorks effects, and Gotham runs steady.
- [Best Dark Souls III Settings on the Steam Deck](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-dark-souls-iii-settings-steam-deck): Dark Souls III holds around 45 fps on the Steam Deck (community-measured). Cap it at 40 fps / 40 Hz (45/45 on OLED), trim two settings, and tune TDP for a longer session.
- [Best Fallout 4 Settings on the Steam Deck](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-fallout-4-settings-steam-deck): Fallout 4 is community-measured at 45 fps on the Steam Deck. Cap it at 40 fps / 40 Hz (45/45 on OLED), kill the godrays, and keep the Commonwealth stable.
- [Best Kingdom Come: Deliverance Settings on the Steam Deck](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-kingdom-come-deliverance-settings-steam-deck): Kingdom Come: Deliverance is community-measured at 45 fps on the Steam Deck. The frame cap, the CryEngine sliders to cut, upscaling, and TDP.
- [Best No Man's Sky Settings on the Steam Deck](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-no-mans-sky-settings-steam-deck): No Man's Sky is Deck Verified and holds around 45 fps (community-measured). The frame cap, the graphics settings worth trimming, FSR, and battery tips.
- [Best The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Settings on the Steam Deck](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-settings-steam-deck): The Witcher 3 runs around 35 fps on the Steam Deck (community-measured). The frame cap, the graphics recipe, FSR guidance, and battery tips.
- [Steam Summer Sale on a Steam Machine: How to Buy Smart (Not Just Cheap)](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-summer-sale-steam-machine-buying-guide): A sale price doesn't change how a game runs. How to shop Steam's summer sale for the Steam Machine: check the verdict first, mind the 8 GB VRAM ceiling, and let the live deals page do the price-watching.
- [Best city-builders and colony sims on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-city-builders-steam-machine): City-builders and colony sims lean on the CPU, not the GPU — exactly where the Steam Machine's 6-core Zen 4 shines. Honest picks, plus the late-game reality.
- [Best racing games on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-racing-games-steam-machine): Racing is built for a TV and a controller, and the Steam Machine has the GPU muscle for smooth 1080p/1440p laps. Our sim and arcade picks, TrackMania to ACC.
- [Best sports games on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-sports-games-steam-machine): From Football Manager to Rocket League, here are the best sports games for couch play on Valve's Steam Machine — plus what to check before you buy.
- [Best strategy and 4X games on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-strategy-4x-games-steam-machine): RTS, 4X and grand strategy love a big screen and CPU headroom. Our honest pick of the best strategy games to play on Valve's Steam Machine, verdicts and all.
- [Is the Steam Machine Worth It? An Honest Buying Guide](https://steamfps.com/guides/is-the-steam-machine-worth-it): The Steam Machine launched June 25, 2026. Honest take on who it is for, who should skip it, the $1,049-$1,428 tiers, and the value question.
- [Steam Machine First-Day Setup: Get the Most Out of SteamOS](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-first-day-setup): A practical first-day setup guide for your new Steam Machine: sign in, set TV resolution, enable the overlay, use Proton, handle 8GB VRAM, pair 4 controllers.
- [Steam Machine vs a Gaming PC: The Real Value Math](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-vs-gaming-pc-value): Same GPU tier, different deal. We do the honest math on a $1,049-$1,428 Steam Machine versus a $700-900 RX 7600 / RTX 4060 Windows PC.
- [Steam Machine vs PS5: which should you buy?](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-vs-ps5-which-to-buy): An honest, opinionated comparison of Valve's new Steam Machine and the PS5 for living-room buyers. We cover the real price gap, what the Steam Machine's open library and SteamOS get you, where the PS5 still wins, and how to decide by what you actually value. Performance framing is estimated and derived from Steam compatibility, not measured benchmarks.
- [What is SteamOS? The Steam Machine's operating system explained](https://steamfps.com/guides/what-is-steamos-steam-machine): SteamOS 3 is the free, Linux-based operating system on Valve's Steam Machine. Here is a plain-English explanation of how it boots, how Proton runs your Windows games, what Desktop Mode is for, and the honest catch around anti-cheat titles.
- [Steam Frame vs Steam Deck for VR: It's Not a Contest](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-frame-vs-steam-deck-for-vr): The honest take: the Steam Deck can't play native VR at all. The Steam Frame is Valve's only VR headset. Here's what each is for and which one to buy.
- [Steam Machine vs Steam Deck for Competitive Shooters](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-vs-steam-deck-for-competitive-multiplayer): Which Valve box wins for CS2, Apex, Marvel Rivals and esports? The Machine's framerate and Ethernet vs the Deck's portability — plus the anti-cheat catch.
- [Steam Machine vs Steam Deck for RPGs: Which Wins?](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-vs-steam-deck-for-rpgs): Steam Machine vs Steam Deck for RPGs — CRPGs and JRPGs shine on Deck, big action-RPGs lean Machine. Honest, opinionated breakdown plus how to play both.
- [Best Baldur's Gate 3 Settings on the Steam Deck](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-baldurs-gate-3-settings-steam-deck): Deck-Verified BG3 settings: a 30 fps cap, FSR, and lower crowd/shadows to survive Act 3 Lower City. Battery and TDP tips included.
- [Best Baldur's Gate 3 Settings on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-baldurs-gate-3-settings-steam-machine): Honest Baldur's Gate 3 settings for the Steam Machine: best preset, the CPU-bound Act 3 fix, FSR Quality, a 60 cap, and the split-screen co-op hit.
- [Best Black Myth: Wukong Settings on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-black-myth-wukong-settings-steam-machine): Black Myth: Wukong is a demanding UE5 game on the Steam Machine. Use these FSR-mandatory settings for a stable 60, plus what to disable.
- [Best Couch Co-op Games on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-couch-co-op-games-steam-machine): The best local split-screen and online co-op games that run well on Valve's Steam Machine, with honest playability notes for each.
- [Best Counter-Strike 2 Settings on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-counter-strike-2-settings-steam-machine): Competitive CS2 settings for the Steam Machine: uncapped frames, low-latency tweaks, no motion blur, and the right resolution for high-refresh play.
- [Best Cyberpunk 2077 Settings on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-cyberpunk-2077-settings-steam-machine): Tuned Cyberpunk 2077 settings for Valve's Steam Machine: the right preset, what to disable, FSR tips, the 8 GB VRAM caveat, and a 60-fps recipe.
- [Best Diablo IV Settings on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-diablo-iv-settings-steam-machine): Honest Diablo IV settings for Valve's Steam Machine: preset, texture pool vs 8 GB VRAM, FSR, and what to cut for end-game pulls.
- [Best Elden Ring Settings on the Steam Deck](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-elden-ring-settings-steam-deck): Lock Elden Ring to 40 fps at 40 Hz on the Steam Deck LCD (45/45 on the OLED) for the smoothest ride. Full settings recipe, stutter fixes, and battery tips.
- [Best Elden Ring Settings on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-elden-ring-settings-steam-machine): Tune Elden Ring on the Steam Machine for a rock-solid 60 fps at 1080p. Stutter fixes, the 60-cap reality, and Deck-Verified carryover explained.
- [Best Emulators on the Steam Machine (Retro Gaming on SteamOS)](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-emulators-on-steam-machine): EmuDeck, RetroArch, and standalone cores turn the Steam Machine into a couch retro box that handles up through 6th/7th-gen and some 8th-gen emulation.
- [Best Helldivers 2 Settings on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-helldivers-2-settings-steam-machine): Helldivers 2 is GPU and CPU heavy in chaotic 4-player drops. Tune the Steam Machine for stable, dip-resistant frame-time instead of peak fps.
- [Best Hogwarts Legacy Settings on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-hogwarts-legacy-settings-steam-machine): Hogwarts Legacy is an 8 GB VRAM stress test. Estimated settings to stop Hogsmeade stutter on the Steam Machine: High textures, RT off, FSR on.
- [Best Marvel Rivals Settings on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-marvel-rivals-settings-steam-machine): Competitive Marvel Rivals settings for the Steam Machine: lower preset, FSR, no motion blur, and low latency. SteamOS-derived verdict, estimated, measured numbers to follow.
- [Best Red Dead Redemption 2 Settings on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-red-dead-redemption-2-settings-steam-machine): Tune Red Dead Redemption 2 on Valve's Steam Machine: the Vulkan API choice, the settings that cost the most, TAA vs FSR, and a balanced 1080p preset.
- [Best S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Settings on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-stalker-2-settings-steam-machine): Honest, estimated S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 settings for Valve's Steam Machine: FSR-first, Lumen and hair cuts, plus the 8 GB VRAM caution for a stable target.
- [Best Starfield Settings on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/best-starfield-settings-steam-machine): Tuned Starfield settings for the Steam Machine: FSR, the New Atlantis CPU wall, what to cut, and an 8 GB VRAM-safe target. Estimated, measured numbers to follow.
- [How to Fix Stutter & Shader Compilation on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/how-to-fix-steam-machine-stutter-and-shader-compilation): Why your Steam Machine stutters on first run, how shader pre-caching works, and concrete fixes for traversal and 8 GB VRAM stutter.
- [How to Install Mods on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/how-to-install-mods-on-steam-machine): Install mods on the Steam Machine via Steam Workshop, Vortex, and Mod Organizer through Proton — plus anti-cheat and 8 GB VRAM caveats.
- [How to Lock 60 FPS on the Steam Machine](https://steamfps.com/guides/how-to-lock-60fps-steam-machine): Settings that actually hit a locked 60 FPS on the Steam Machine's RX 7600-class GPU and 8 GB VRAM — what to turn down first, when to use FSR, frame caps.
- [Can the Steam Machine Run Windows Games? Proton, Explained](https://steamfps.com/guides/how-to-run-windows-games-on-steam-machine): Yes — the Steam Machine runs Windows games on Linux via Proton. How Steam Play works, forcing Proton-GE, anti-cheat gotchas, and checking ProtonDB first.
- [How to Set Up the Steam Machine on Your TV (HDR, 120 Hz, VRR)](https://steamfps.com/guides/how-to-set-up-steam-machine-on-your-tv): Get your Steam Machine looking right on a 4K TV: correct HDMI 2.1 port, 120 Hz, VRR/FreeSync, HDR, eARC audio, plus why 1080p/1440p output can be smarter.
- [How to Stream PC Games to the Steam Frame](https://steamfps.com/guides/how-to-stream-pc-games-to-steam-frame): Stream flat and PC-VR games to the Steam Frame from a host PC or Steam Machine over its 6 GHz link. Host specs, network setup, and latency tuning.
- [How to Stream Steam Machine Games to Your Steam Deck](https://steamfps.com/guides/how-to-stream-steam-machine-games-to-steam-deck): Use Steam Remote Play to stream Steam Machine games to your Deck for longer battery and comfort. Network setup, enabling, and latency tuning.
- [How to Use the Steam Machine in Desktop Mode](https://steamfps.com/guides/how-to-use-steam-machine-desktop-mode): Switch your Steam Machine to KDE Plasma desktop: browser, Discover app store, file manager, non-Steam apps, keyboard/mouse, and back to gaming.
- [Is the Steam Machine Good for 1440p Gaming?](https://steamfps.com/guides/is-the-steam-machine-good-for-1440p): Honest answer on the Steam Machine at 1440p: great with FSR Quality and for lighter games, but native 1440p high in demanding AAA is a stretch.
- [Steam Deck vs Nintendo Switch 2: Which Handheld Is Right for You?](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-deck-vs-nintendo-switch-2): Steam Deck vs Switch 2 compared on library, performance, price, portability, and exclusives — an honest take on which handheld fits your gaming life.
- [Steam Deck vs ROG Ally X: Which Handheld Should You Buy?](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-deck-vs-rog-ally-x): Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Ally X compared on performance, battery, software, ergonomics, and price — and exactly who each handheld is for.
- [Steam Machine 512 GB vs 2 TB: Which Should You Buy?](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-512gb-vs-2tb): Steam Machine 512 GB ($1,049) or 2 TB ($1,349)? Real AAA install sizes, how fast storage fills, microSD as a cheaper path, and who actually needs 2 TB.
- [Steam Machine Audio Setup: TV, Soundbar, Headset & Bluetooth](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-audio-setup-guide): Set up audio on Steam Machine: HDMI to TV, eARC soundbar/AVR, USB and 3.5mm headsets, Bluetooth latency, Atmos passthrough reality, and per-app volume.
- [Steam Machine Storage: microSD vs External SSD vs Upgrading](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-external-storage-guide): How to expand Steam Machine storage when 512 GB fills up: microSD vs external USB SSD vs upgrading the internal NVMe, with a simple decision rule.
- [FSR on the Steam Machine: Which Mode, and When](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-fsr-settings-guide): When to use AMD FSR on the Steam Machine, the Quality/Balanced/Performance trade-off, and a simple decision rule for 1080p vs 1440p targets.
- [Steam Machine: Game Won't Launch? SteamOS & Proton Fixes](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-game-wont-launch-fixes): Game won't start on your Steam Machine? Fix anti-cheat blocks, Proton-GE version issues, launchers, shader stutter, and controllers, step by step.
- [Steam Machine HDR Setup Guide (Get It Looking Right on Your TV)](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-hdr-setup-guide): Enable HDR on your Steam Machine, match your TV's modes, fix washed-out colors, and set the HDMI 2.1 port correctly for honest living-room results.
- [Steam Machine vs a Gaming Laptop: Which Should You Buy?](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-vs-gaming-laptop): A $1,049 Steam Machine versus a same-price gaming laptop: real performance-per-dollar, portability, OS, and who each one actually suits.
- [Steam Machine vs Building a Mini Gaming PC](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-vs-mini-pc): Is a $1,049 Steam Machine worth it versus a self-built mini gaming PC? Honest cost, performance, effort, and OS comparison for tinkerers.
- [What Controllers Work With the Steam Machine?](https://steamfps.com/guides/what-controllers-work-with-steam-machine): Pair Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro, and 8BitDo pads with the Steam Machine over USB or Bluetooth, plus Steam Input remapping and gyro setup.
- [Will ARC Raiders Run on the Steam Machine? (verdict & ProtonDB Platinum)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-arc-raiders-run-on-steam-machine): ARC Raiders on Valve's Steam Machine: our derived verdict is green at Low, Medium and High (1080p), backed by ProtonDB Platinum from 997 reports — plus the 8 GB VRAM and 16 GB RAM caveats. No fake FPS.
- [Will Battlefield 6 Run on the Steam Machine? (verdict & ProtonDB Borked)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-battlefield-6-run-on-steam-machine): Battlefield 6 on Valve's Steam Machine: our derived verdict is red at every setting — a SteamOS compatibility problem, not a power one. ProtonDB rates it Borked from 95 reports. What that means, honestly.
- [Will Marathon Run on the Steam Machine? (verdict & ProtonDB Borked)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-marathon-run-on-steam-machine): Bungie's Marathon on Valve's Steam Machine: our derived verdict is red at every setting — a SteamOS compatibility problem, not a power one. ProtonDB rates it Borked from 79 reports. What that means.
- [Will Borderlands 4 run on the Steam Machine? (Steam Machine verdict)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-borderlands-4-run-on-steam-machine): Borderlands 4 is out now. Our derived Steam Machine verdict is green across Low, Medium and High at 1080p — but Steam's own recommended spec sheet asks for 32 GB RAM, double the Machine's 16 GB.
- [Will Crimson Desert run on the Steam Machine? (estimated verdict & Proton reports)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-crimson-desert-run-on-steam-machine): Will Crimson Desert run on Valve's Steam Machine? Our estimated verdict: green at Low, amber at Medium, red at High (1080p with FSR). ProtonDB rates it Gold from 689 reports — here's what each signal actually means.
- [Will Death Stranding 2 run on the Steam Machine? (verdict + ProtonDB Gold)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-death-stranding-2-run-on-steam-machine): Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is on Steam. ProtonDB rates it Gold from 370 reports, and our derived Steam Machine verdict is green at Low, Medium and High, 1080p — not a measured benchmark.
- [Will Fable run on the Steam Machine? (anticipated FPS)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-fable-run-on-steam-machine): Will the upcoming Fable reboot run on Valve's Steam Machine? Our anticipated verdict: a comfortable 1080p experience thanks to ForzaTech's optimisation.
- [Will Ghost of Yotei run on the Steam Machine? (anticipated FPS)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-ghost-of-yotei-run-on-steam-machine): Anticipated verdict for Ghost of Yotei on Valve's Steam Machine: if the PC port matches Tsushima, expect a comfortable 1080p High near 60 with FSR.
- [Will GTA 6 run on the Steam Deck? (anticipated)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-gta-6-run-on-steam-deck): Will GTA 6 run on the Steam Deck? Honest pre-release take: a 15 W handheld vs a PS5-class open world. Expect 720p lowest or cloud streaming.
- [Will GTA 6 run on the Steam Machine? (anticipated FPS & settings)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-gta-6-run-on-steam-machine): Will Grand Theft Auto VI run on Valve's Steam Machine? Our honest pre-release estimate — expect playable 1080p at Low/Medium with FSR, a struggle at High and 8 GB VRAM. We'll publish measured numbers at launch.
- [Will Hollow Knight: Silksong run on the Steam Deck?](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-hollow-knight-silksong-run-on-steam-deck): Hollow Knight: Silksong is Steam Deck Verified with a Platinum ProtonDB rating from 339 reports — a light 2D engine that plays beautifully at native 800p on the Deck.
- [Will Hollow Knight: Silksong run on the Steam Machine? (verdict & FPS)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-hollow-knight-silksong-run-on-steam-machine): Yes — Hollow Knight: Silksong (released 2025) runs green across Low, Medium and High on the Steam Machine, backed by a Platinum ProtonDB score from 339 reports.
- [Will Light No Fire run on the Steam Machine? (anticipated FPS)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-light-no-fire-run-on-steam-machine): Anticipated verdict for Light No Fire (Hello Games) on Valve's Steam Machine: a solid 1080p Medium experience around 60 FPS with FSR, pre-release estimate.
- [Will Monster Hunter Wilds run on the Steam Machine? (2025 verdict)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-monster-hunter-wilds-run-on-steam-machine): Will Monster Hunter Wilds run on the Steam Machine? Our derived verdict is green at Low, Medium and High (1080p), backed by a Gold ProtonDB tier across 1,278 reports — plus why Steam Deck is a no.
- [Will The Elder Scrolls VI run on the Steam Machine? (anticipated)](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-the-elder-scrolls-vi-run-on-steam-machine): An early estimate of how The Elder Scrolls VI might run on Valve's Steam Machine — likely playable 1080p with FSR, but it's years out and unmeasured.
- [Does the Steam Frame Need a PC? Standalone vs Streamed, Explained](https://steamfps.com/guides/does-steam-frame-need-a-pc): No, the Steam Frame does not require a PC. It plays SteamOS games natively on-headset and can also stream from a host PC for heavier titles.
- [Steam Deck vs Steam Frame: Handheld vs VR, Same SteamOS](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-deck-vs-steam-frame): Steam Deck is the mature SteamOS handheld; Steam Frame is a SteamOS VR headset. Different jobs, same library. Here's who each is actually for.
- [Steam Frame vs Meta Quest 3: The VR-Buyer Comparison (2026)](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-frame-vs-quest-3): Steam Frame vs Meta Quest 3 compared: SteamOS, native PCVR streaming, eye-tracked foveation, specs, and price ($1,059 vs ~$499). Which VR headset to buy in 2026.
- [Can the Steam Machine Really Do 4K 60? The Honest Answer](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-4k-60-reality): The Steam Machine is a 1080p-native, 1440p-with-FSR console — not a native 4K 60 box in heavy games. Here's what the hardware actually delivers, with nuance.
- [The Steam Machine 8GB VRAM Ceiling, Explained: What It Limits and What to Drop](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-8gb-vram-explained): The Steam Machine's 8GB VRAM is its real ceiling, not its GPU. Here's which games it limits at 1440p, what to drop first (textures), and why.
- [What GPU Is in the Steam Machine? The RX 7600 / RTX 4060 Reality Check](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-gpu-equivalent): The Steam Machine packs a 28-CU RDNA 3 GPU in the RX 7600 / RTX 4060 class. Here's what that tier actually delivers at 1080p and 1440p.
- [Steam Machine Specs Explained: What Zen 4, RDNA 3, and 8GB GDDR6 Actually Mean for Real Games](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-specs-explained): Plain-English Steam Machine specs. Zen 4, RDNA 3 28 CU, 8GB GDDR6 decoded into real frame rates: a 1080p-native, 1440p-with-FSR machine, not native 4K.
- [Steam Machine vs Gaming PC: Same GPU, Different Deal](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-vs-gaming-pc): Valve's Steam Machine packs RTX 4060-class power into a SteamOS console. We compare it to a same-tier gaming PC on cost, performance, and freedom.
- [Steam Machine vs PS5 Pro: When the Weaker Box Is the Right Buy](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-vs-ps5-pro): The PS5 Pro is the stronger machine (more CUs, PSSR). Here is exactly when the Steam Machine still makes sense over it — open platform, library, and mods.
- [Steam Machine vs PS5: Which Should You Buy? (Price-Per-Frame Reality Check)](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-vs-ps5): Steam Machine vs PS5, honestly. The PS5 wins price-per-frame (~$6.60 vs ~$17.20/fps, estimated). The Machine wins on the open platform. Which fits you?
- [Steam Machine vs Steam Deck: The 6x Power Gap, and Should You Upgrade?](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-vs-steam-deck): Steam Machine vs Steam Deck: the ~6x power gap explained, whether Deck owners should upgrade, and why Deck-Verified games are automatically Machine-Verified.
- [Steam Machine vs Steam Frame: Different Jobs, Built to Pair](https://steamfps.com/guides/steam-machine-vs-steam-frame): Steam Machine is a SteamOS console; Steam Frame is a SteamOS VR headset that streams from it. Here's how they differ, who needs which, and how they pair.
- [Steam Machine vs Steam Frame vs Steam Deck: Which Valve Device to Buy (2026)](https://steamfps.com/guides/which-steam-device-should-you-buy): Steam Machine, Frame, or Deck? A blunt, data-grounded buying guide by use-case — plus how Valve's lineup stacks up against PS5 and a gaming PC.
- [Will My Games Run on the Steam Machine? The Honest Compatibility Answer](https://steamfps.com/guides/will-my-games-run-on-steam-machine): Most of your Steam library will run on the 2026 Steam Machine via SteamOS and Proton. Deck-Verified inherits to the Machine; anti-cheat is the real catch.

## Methodology
- [How we rate playability](https://steamfps.com/methodology): the three-tier data-provenance method (measured / estimated / community).