Updated
Updated · Steam Deck HQ · Jul 26
Steam Shows Frame Compatibility Ratings for 3 Games, Signaling Launch Nears
Updated
Updated · Steam Deck HQ · Jul 26

Steam Shows Frame Compatibility Ratings for 3 Games, Signaling Launch Nears

3 articles · Updated · Steam Deck HQ · Jul 26

Summary

  • Steam has started showing Steam Frame compatibility ratings on its frontend, with the labels visible in the Beta Client rather than broadly on the main PC store.
  • Portal 2, Balatro and Ancient Dungeon all displayed the rating, suggesting the feature is not limited to a single title and may already cover every game previously assessed.
  • The frontend appearance is the latest sign that Valve could unveil Steam Frame next week, moving the feature closer from backend preparation to public rollout.
  • Seeing the rating alongside Steam Deck listings underscores Valve’s push to surface device compatibility more prominently ahead of a likely launch announcement.

Insights

Why is Valve quietly testing Steam Frame compatibility on flat-screen games like Portal 2 right before its highly anticipated summer launch?
With component shortages driving costs up, will Valve's heavily leaked Steam Frame headset price out the average gamer upon its imminent release?