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Nvidia Releases Native GeForce Now App for Steam Deck

By / Tech / May 31, 2025

Nvidia has finally released the native port of the GeForce Now app, which delivers better performance, battery life, and experience.

GeForce Now app on Steam Deck
GeForce Now app on Steam Deck (Image via Nvidia)

Steam Deck users didn’t have the Nvidia GeForce app, so they had to use the browser to access the GeForce Now streaming service. Accessing the service from the browser resulted in a poor experience and reduced battery life. Nvidia understands that the Steam Deck has a large market, so the company announced it would deliver a native GeForce app later this year at the CES 2025 event.

Nvidia has kept its promise and finally released the native app on its website with clear instructions on how to install it.

The Native GeForce Now Will Deliver Better Performance

Oblivion Remastered on Steam Deck via GeForce Now
Oblivion Remastered on Steam Deck via GeForce Now (Image via Nvidia)

The new GeForce Now app on Steam Deck is a native Linux port, so its general performance and usability are fantastic. Browsing and navigating through the app is absolutely seamless, with no hiccups whatsoever compared to the experience on the browser. The new app can stream games at the Steam Deck’s native resolution or higher when connected to an external display.

For example, games will stream at up to 1440p with 120 FPS when the Deck is connected to a monitor. However, when the Steam Deck is attached to a TV, games can stream at up to 4K 60 FPS. Nvidia says future app updates will bring options like 90 FPS and more features. Also, games will run with HDR10 if you have a supported TV and an Ultimate or Performance tier subscription.

Nvidia also mentioned that playing games through the GeForce Now app on the Steam Deck will allow the handheld to provide 50% more battery life.

How To Install the New GeForce Now App on Your Steam Deck

Follow these instructions to download and install the Nvidia GeForce Now app on your Steam Deck:

  • Go to desktop mode and launch the browser.
  • Download the GeForce Now app from Nvidia’s website by selecting the Steam Deck option from the list of devices.
  • Launch the File Manager and go to the Downloads folder where the GeForce Now setup file was downloaded.
  • Right-click on the setup file and select Properties.
  • Click on the Permissions tab and tick the checkbox that says, “Is executable” or “Allow executing this file as a program.”
  • Next, click OK to save the configuration.
  • Next, double-click on the GeForce Now setup file.
  • The setup will now begin. It will add the GeForce Now app launcher to the Steam Library under the “Non-Steam Games” category.

Once it is installed, you can launch the app from the “Non-Steam Games” category and begin playing your favorite games.

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