Forget Windows 11, SteamOS for Desktops May Be Released Soon

Valve plans on releasing SteamOS for Desktops, giving competition to Windows 11. Find out all you need to know here.

Valve has had SteamOS for a while now, but it was exclusive to the Steam Deck. That may change soon because a dedicated version for anyone to install on their PCs could be on the horizon.

Interesting details have popped up in a leak that suggests gamers may be able to finally consider ditching the traditional Windows operating system altogether. Let’s discuss Valve’s rumored SteamOS for desktop PCs and whether or not SteamOS can replace Windows 11.

Valve SteamOS for All PCs: When Could It Release?

Rumor suggests Steam OS general public release is happening soon (Image via: X)

Over on X, the user @SadlyItsBradley made a post saying, “It’s almost here,” mentioning an image of a splash screen showing the SteamOS text. Reportedly, this isn’t a community-created image but one that is present within the code for SteamOS, specifically shown for devices that aren’t a Steam Deck.

According to the user, who seems to be well-versed in updates around Valve software and hardware, Valve has “pushed a ton of commits.” This makes it seem like the company is preparing for “Steam OS general public release.” Of course, Valve has not officially confirmed anything yet, so we should take this with a grain of salt. The rumor is definitely very exciting to hear, though, especially for gamers who increasingly develop more hate for Windows.

With all this information in mind, Steam OS should be coming soon in 2025. Stay tuned for more updates on this topic, as we will definitely let you know if we know more.

What is SteamOS, and How Can It Replace Windows?

Can Steam OS Make Gamers Ditch Windows 11? (Image via: Microsoft, Valve)

Steam OS is an alternative operating system that is primarily used on the company’s Steam Deck handheld gaming console. It is based on the Linux platform and open source technologies. It is very beneficial for gaming, simplifying the user interface, and making everything super neat.

With a dedicated version of Steam OS made for all PCs, if it is hopefully made with enough features to replace Windows, gamers could potentially consider replacing their OS with this open-sourced variant from Valve. However, the situation is more complicated, and most gamers will probably not switch.

Everybody had problems with Windows 11, but after all, it is a highly developed OS that has many important applications available for work purposes. Moreover, many people love using Windows 11’s interface to multitask while running their games on a separate screen.

SteamOS may be good and potentially become the favorite OS of gamers. But, there would be a long way to go to match Windows in terms of the entire featureset Microsoft offers. Let’s see what Valve cooks up and hope enough features are present to make people considering switching!

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