Curious about how to access Steam games on your Oculus Quest 2 and 3? This guide will take you through the straightforward process of expanding your VR gaming options.
The Meta Oculus Quest headsets stand out as top VR headsets in the market due to their affordability and standalone capabilities, allowing for sideloading of third-party apps and access to a wide range of gaming libraries.
If you are interested in playing popular Steam games such as Half-Life: Alyx or SuperHot VR on your headset, it can easily be done with the help of a clever modder and an open-source framework called UEVR.
Playing Steam games on the Quest 3 with Steam Link
- Make sure your PC and Quest headset are connected to the same network
- Open the Meta app on your phone
- Find and download the Steam Link app from the Meta Quest store
- Download and install Steam VR on your PC
- Turn on your headset and open the Steam Link app
- During the Steam Link setup process you will be given an option to Pair Steam Link, you should see your PC as an available computer. Click Connect
- To pair the computer and headset, please complete the confirmation on your PC.
Now, you will have the capability to start up any VR game from your Steam library using your VR headset. This is among the more straightforward choices accessible, enabling seamless wireless connection between your headset and PC.
How to Play Steam Games on the Quest 3 & 2 Using a Cable
To use this technique, you will require a Link Cable. These can be purchased from Amazon or, if needed, any USB Type C cable that is at least 15 feet long will suffice.
- Connect your Quest 2 or 3 with the PC using the Link Cable
- Make sure your Quest is turned on
- Run the Quest desktop app and click Devices on the left pane
- Click Add Headset and choose Quest from the options
- Choose Link (cable) and click continue
- Run the Steam App
- Click SteamVR and enjoy your favorite Steam games on Quest
Play Steam games on the Oculus Quest 2 & 3 with Air Link (wirelessly)
In addition, you have the option to connect your Quest 2 and 3 to your gaming PC wirelessly to access and play Steam games.
To achieve optimal results, make sure you are in close proximity to the router and that both the Quest and laptops are connected to the identical Wi-Fi network.
To ensure an optimal experience, it is recommended to be connected to a 5 GHz network and directly to the router without the use of extenders.
- Run the Quest desktop app on your PC
- Click on Settings in the Quest app
- Click on Beta
- Switch on Air Link by turning the toggle on
- In your Quest 2 or 3 headset, go to the home menu by pressing the Oculus button on the right controller
- Select Quest Link
- Locate your PC and click Launch
- Once done, go back to the home menu
- Select Desktop, locate Steam, and launch it
- Now you can run your Steam Games VR games on Quest
System Requirements for Playing Steam Games on Oculus Quest 2 and 3
If you already have a PC and are unsure of its compatibility, you can refer to the recommended VR configurations for clarification.
Necessities:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or 11
- CPU: Intel Core i5 (or AMD equivilent)
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or higher
- RAM: 8GB or more
- Software: Steam, Meta Quest app
Unfortunately, it is impossible to play VR games on a Quest headset with a Macbook, Chromebook, or Linux-powered PC.
If you need additional useful tutorials, be sure to explore our guides on setting up your Meta Quest for the first time, as well as casting your Meta Quest 3 to a TV for those with more experience. You can also learn how to sideload apps onto the VR headset.
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