Play Steam for Chromebook (Beta)

The following Chromebook devices meet the minimum hardware requirements for Steam for Chromebook (Beta). You can search for a device by manufacturer and model, or by code name. To find your device code name, use keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Search + Esc on your Chromebook. This supported device list is subject to change as we roll out Steam for Chromebook (Beta) to additional devices that meet the hardware requirements.

Some games attempt to automatically change their performance-related settings based on your device’s specs. To optimize performance further, you can manually change in-game settings. Here are recommended steps to try:

• Reduce game resolution: Find a balance between playability and visual quality. This helps devices with display resolution higher than 1920 x 1080 to run smoothly. To find your display resolution, go to Settings Devices Displays.
• Close other windows: Other apps and websites can use resources in the background. To free up space on those resources for the game, close background apps or websites.
• Reduce graphics settings: Find a balance between playability and graphics. A “Medium” or “Low” setting is generally a good place to start.

The games below have performed well based on tests conducted on Chromebooks that meet the minimum hardware requirements. This list will be updated periodically during the course of the Steam for Chromebook (Beta).

Some games can show at the wrong size or in the wrong position on the screen. To attempt to fix the issue, select Fullscreen .

Some games show a "Vulkan shader processing" message. You can skip this and go directly to the game, but this can impact gameplay. To possibly fix this issue:

1. Go to Steam settings.
2. Turn on Allow background processing of Vulkan shaders.

Tip: If you turn on "Allow background processing of Vulkan shaders," it can impact battery life.

While in beta, we encourage you to try games and provide feedback about your experience. To submit feedback or report bugs and issues:

• Press Alt + Shift + I.
• To provide specific feedback on games that you've played, go to ProtonDB.