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SteamOS is an Arch-based Linux distribution created by Valve Software, packaged here as a container that runs a vanilla Arch install with the Steam…

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SteamOS is an Arch-based Linux distribution created by Valve Software, packaged here as a container that runs a vanilla Arch install with the Steam repositories added, so homelab users can run Steam-compatible software in Docker.

Platform availability

Available on 3 of 6 install platforms

Also on Docker Hub and GitHub

Health score

22/100 Low

Maintained
0GitHub repository is archived
Popular
46198 GitHub stars
Easy to install
452 install platforms, install notes, Docker image
Light to run
108 GB minimum RAM
How is this calculated?

A 0-100 score computed nightly from four factors: maintained (40%: recent commits and steady activity), popular (25%: GitHub stars, log scale), easy to install (20%: platforms, install notes, setup guides, Docker image) and light to run (15%: minimum RAM, ARM support). Factors without data are left out and the rest are rescaled.

Availability: platform listings confirmed today, links checked 2 days ago

GitHub stars
198
Open issues
0
Last commit
2025-12-13
Latest release
2025-07-12-ls96
License
GPL-3.0
Activity
stale

Checked 7 days ago - source: GitHub (linuxserver/docker-steamos)

Resources & Compatibility

Minimum requirements: 8 GB RAM, 10 GB disk. ARM (e.g. Raspberry Pi) is not supported.

Checked 7 days ago - source: Docker Hub image tags and published docs

First-install notes

  • Hardware requirements This container only works with modern AMD or Intel GPUs on a real Linux host; it will not run without a supported GPU passed through to the container. source
  • Maintenance status The upstream linuxserver/docker-steamos repository has been archived, so this container may no longer receive updates; check the repository before relying on it. source

Fetched 2 days ago - each note links to its source

Alternatives (12)

  • Arch Linux - Arch Linux is a customisable operating system for your computer.
  • Bazzite - Bazzite is a custom gaming Linux distro built from ublue-os/main and ublue-os/nvidia using Fedora technology, which means expanded hardware…
  • CachyOS - CachyOS is designed to deliver lightning-fast speeds and stability, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable computing experience every time you use…
  • EndeavourOS - EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM s…
  • Fedora
  • Garuda Linux - Garuda Linux is an appealing Arch Linux-based distribution with BTRFS (modern filesystem), Linux-zen kernel, auto snapshots, gaming edition…
  • HoloISO - SteamOS 3 (Holo) archiso configuration.
  • Linux Mint - Desktop-focused Linux system offering custom menus, multimedia codecs, browser plugins, native DVD playback, and integrated software manage…
  • Manjaro Linux - Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system.
  • Nobara Linux - The Nobara Project, to put it simply, is a modified version of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it.
  • Ubuntu - Ubuntu pod for testing or debugging
  • ubuntu20.04 - This app provides a virtual workspace based on the popular Ubuntu system.

Checked 4 days ago - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

Do I need to pass through a GPU when running the Steamos container?

Yes, it only runs on a real Linux host with a modern AMD or Intel GPU. It will not run without a supported GPU passed through to the container.

Can I control the container user with PUID and PGID?

Yes, it is a LinuxServer.io image that provides easy user mappings with PUID and PGID.

Should I install current SteamOS versions?

No, community guidance says not to install current SteamOS versions. Wait for SteamOS 3.0 from Valve.

Can SteamOS run Windows games directly?

No, SteamOS is not compatible with Windows games or applications. Streaming games from a Windows PC is mentioned as future support.

Answers sourced from github.com, www.reddit.com, www.reddit.com

Community

Collected 6 days ago - public community threads