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About app Steam Link
Stream Your PC Games to Android with Steam Link from Valve
Tired of being tied to your desktop or laptop when you want to play your favorite Steam titles? Steam Link solves this limitation by turning your Android device into a wireless extension of your gaming PC. Unlike standalone mobile games, this app does not run games locally. Instead, it functions as a dedicated streaming client that captures and transmits your computer's screen, audio, and controller inputs directly to your smartphone or tablet. This means you can play graphically intensive PC games—from strategy titles to action RPGs—on a device that fits in your pocket, provided your gaming rig is powered on and connected to the same network.
Core Functionality and Setup Requirements
Steam Link requires a host computer running the Steam client with the game already launched. The mobile app mirrors your PC's display in real time, translating mouse and keyboard actions into touch or controller inputs. To establish this connection, you must link your Android device to your Steam account and pair it with the client on your computer. A high-speed WiFi connection (5 GHz recommended) is essential for smooth streaming, though for best results, Valve suggests using a wired Ethernet connection for the host PC. The app supports variable bitrate streaming, automatically adjusting quality based on network conditions to minimize latency and frame drops.
Supported Controllers and Input Methods
The latest firmware update for the Steam Controller enables direct Bluetooth pairing with Android devices, allowing you to use it wirelessly with Steam Link. Beyond Valve's own hardware, the app supports a wide range of Bluetooth gamepads, including Xbox and PlayStation controllers. For games designed around mouse clicks, you can rely on touchscreen taps and gestures. However, titles that require analog joysticks or precise button mapping will perform better with a physical controller. The app also includes an on-screen overlay with customizable button layouts for games that lack native touch support.
- Streams PC games to Android devices
- Requires host PC with Steam
- Supports Bluetooth controllers and Steam Controller
- Touchscreen input for mouse-based games
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Information
- Version
- 1.3.25
- Developer
- Valve Corporation
- Size
- 124.7 MB
- Android
- Android + 5.0+
- Age
- 3+
- Package
com.valvesoftware.steamlink- Signature
- 4e1d2dfcce2123fca7e97495c6d4350f
- Architecture
- armeabi-v7a, x86, arm64-v8a, x86_64
- SHA-256
- 922e035692173873b605d05d7bc86cd0a6b72024a464b6ac6593ab0a860bc963
