What is SteamOS?
SteamOS is a Linux-based operating system developed by Valve. It is the default operating system installed on Steam Deck devices and it's also available to third party manufacturers who are building and releasing their own handheld PC gaming devices, e.g. the Lenovo Legion Go S.
What Forza games are available on SteamOS devices?
- Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5 are currently Playable on Steam Deck and SteamOS devices through the Steam store using the default setup.
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Please see the Steam store pages for the current Steam Deck and SteamOS Compatibility status and Minimum System Requirements.
- [Forza Horizon 4] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293830/Forza_Horizon_4/
- [Forza Horizon 5] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1551360/Forza_Horizon_5/
- [Forza Motorsport] https://store.steampowered.com/app/2440510/Forza_Motorsport/
What is Steam Deck and SteamOS Compatibility?
- Below is a link to the Steam Deck Compatibility Program page. This covers what Verified, Playable, Unsupported, and Unknown mean for playing specific games using a Steam Deck or another SteamOS device.
- [Steam Deck Verified] https://www.steamdeck.com/en/verified
What other Xbox Game Studios games are available on Steam Deck?
- Here is some information about the current Xbox Game Studios support on Steam Deck and other SteamOS devices.
- [Xbox Game Studios - Steam Deck Update] https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/3090835/view/3112553992726030833
Why don't some game features work on SteamOS devices?
- Some functionality, such as game invites, work through the Xbox Game Bar app. Currently some Xbox and Microsoft apps are not available by default on SteamOS and additional setup may be required.
Can I play Forza games on Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) using my SteamOS device?
- Xbox Cloud Gaming is available through Microsoft Edge on SteamOS devices after additional setup.
- Please see this Microsoft support article for more information on installing and setting up Microsoft Edge for Cloud Gaming.
- [Xbox Cloud Gaming in Microsoft Edge with Steam Deck]
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/xbox-cloud-gaming-in-microsoft-edge-with-steam-deck-43dd011b-0ce8-4810-8302-965be6d53296
Can I play the Microsoft Store (Xbox Game Pass) version of Forza Horizon 4 or 5 on Steam Deck?
- Steam Deck runs SteamOS by default however other operating systems can be installed. Steam offers various resources for players who want to use Windows on their Steam Deck instead of SteamOS
- [Steam Deck - Windows Resources] https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/6121-ECCD-D643-BAA8
Steam Deck and SteamOS Troubleshooting
This section is meant to provide some troubleshooting for players experiencing launch or stability issues when playing on Steam Deck or other SteamOS devices when using default settings.
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Restart your SteamOS device
- Hold down the power button until power settings opens
- Select Restart
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Manually update the game
- Steam Button > Downloads
- Download any pending updates.
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Reset your copy of Forza on Steam
- Steam button > Library > select game
- Select COG icon on the right.
- Select properties > Local Files
- Click 'Verify Integrity of Local Game Files...'
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Check for updates
- Steam button > Settings > System > Check for updates
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Beta Participation settings
- Steam button > Settings > System > Beta Participation
- Set to "Stable"
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Stop using Compatibility tools on the app
- Pick a game and head to the little COG icon on the right.
- Click Properties > Compatibility
- Uncheck "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool"
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Delete Proton Files
- Pick a game and head to the little COG icon on the right.
- Click Developer > Delete Proton Files