Steam Link

Play your Steam library on Android

Steam Link streams games from a computer running Steam to an Android phone, tablet, or Android TV device. It suits people who want to continue playing their existing PC library away from a desk, using a larger screen or a more flexible setup without buying a second copy of each game.

A simple bridge between PC and screen

The app connects your Android device to a computer with Steam running. You then play the games available in that Steam library on the Android screen. A Bluetooth controller can be paired with the phone, tablet, or TV device, and Steam Controller support is also available.

Your network matters

Steam Link depends heavily on the connection between the computer, router, and Android device. For Android TV, the recommended arrangement is to connect both the computer and TV to the router by Ethernet. For phones and tablets, the computer should use Ethernet where possible, while the Android device connects to the router’s 5 GHz Wi-Fi band.

Keeping a phone or tablet reasonably close to the router can also help maintain a more consistent connection. The app is therefore a better fit for a stable home network than for unreliable or congested Wi-Fi.

What the numbers suggest

Developed by Valve Corporation, Steam Link is listed in Entertainment and has passed 10,000,000 installs. Its rating is 3.31 out of 5 from more than 51,000 reviews, giving a useful indication that experiences vary between devices and network setups. If you already use Steam and have a suitable controller and home network, it is a practical way to extend that library to Android.