When should I choose a standalone game?

Choose from the reviewed on-device catalog when you want a game that runs locally on Steam Frame. The compatibility review affects how locally running 2D and VR games are presented, rather than whether they remain available.

Does the standalone certification cover games streamed from a PC?

No. The certification applies to games running on the headset itself. Games streamed through the dedicated 6GHz wireless dongle are exempt because their performance depends on the gaming PC rather than the headset.

Steam Frame Best Games

Choose a certified standalone game or decide when PC streaming is the better fit for your Steam Frame setup.

Steam Frame · Game media

Certified games to start with

Specifically certified choices include Beat Saber, Job Simulator, Vacation Simulator, Walkabout Mini Golf VR, Pistol Whip, Synth Riders, Red Matter, Red Matter 2, Moss II VR, The Room VR: A Dark Matter, The Last Clockwinder, Cubism, Eleven Table Tennis, THRASHER, Vendetta Forever, The Light Brigade: Definitive Edition, all three I Expect You To Die games, and Pavlov Shack.

The catalog reported 131 matches on September 14, 2026, after reporting 130 on September 11, 121 on September 8, 117 on September 6, 98 on August 27, 89 on August 24, 65 on August 10, and eight on July 17.

Choosing a play mode

When should I choose a standalone game?: Choose from the reviewed on-device catalog when you want a game that runs locally on Steam Frame. The compatibility review affects how locally running 2D and VR games are presented, rather than whether they remain available.
Does the standalone certification cover games streamed from a PC?: No. The certification applies to games running on the headset itself. Games streamed through the dedicated 6GHz wireless dongle are exempt because their performance depends on the gaming PC rather than the headset.