Valve Outlines Verification for Steam Machine, Frame

Valve announced detailed verification requirements for games on its upcoming Steam Machine console and Steam Frame VR headset during a presentation at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco this week.

The Steam Machine, a hybrid PC-console device, will grant a "Verified" badge to titles that maintain a stable 30 frames per second at 1080p resolution. Developers must ensure full controller support, including correct button prompts and compatibility with SteamOS features such as launchers, anti-cheat systems, and sign-in processes. Valve emphasized that no additional testing is required for display resolution or interface legibility, given that the device is designed for use with larger external screens like televisions or monitors. Games do not need to meet these criteria to run on the hardware, but the Verified status signals optimal performance to consumers.

A significant simplification for developers comes from the Steam Machine's hardware capabilities, which Valve described as six times more powerful than the Steam Deck handheld. As a result, any game already verified for the Steam Deck will automatically receive the Steam Machine Verified badge without further...