Steam Link BETA

Play your PC Steam games anywhere with controller support

Steam Link BETA brings your Steam library to a handheld screen by streaming directly from your desktop PC, letting you step away from the desk yet keep playing. It turns your device into a window to your computer, with the heavy processing handled on the host machine and the video piped over your network.

Controller support is a clear highlight. You can pair the official Steam Controller or a third-party Bluetooth gamepad and navigate your library just as you would on a couch setup. That flexibility makes it easy to continue long sessions in another room, squeeze in a quick run at the office, or keep progressing while traveling, provided your device is compatible.

There are trade-offs you should expect. Because everything depends on your connection, delays can occur, and the app may cap frame rate or resolution in response to network conditions. You are also viewing PC games on a smaller display, which can make some interfaces feel cramped. On top of that, certain devices may show vertical bars on the sides of the image, which trims usable screen space.

Despite these limits, the appeal is straightforward: access to your existing Steam titles away from your main monitor. Steam Link BETA reduces the friction of getting back into your games without moving your entire setup. Whether that convenience makes sense for you hinges on your network and how much you mind the compromises of a small screen and occasional visual constraints. If your priority is flexibility and you already rely on a Bluetooth controller, this is an easy way to take your PC library with you while your computer does the work at home.