Key facts
- Valve has begun rolling out 'Steam Machine Verified' ratings on its store.
- Many games that are too demanding for the Steam Deck are currently unrated for the Steam Machine.
- Valve states it is 'still learning about' the compatibility of these games for the Steam Machine.
- Games with text readability issues on Steam Deck are generally verified for Steam Machine.
- Games requiring an on-screen keyboard on Steam Deck receive similar warnings for Steam Machine.
Valve has started implementing 'Steam Machine Verified' ratings on its store, a system designed to inform users about game compatibility with its new living room-focused hardware. However, the rollout has revealed that many titles too graphically demanding for the portable Steam Deck remain unrated for the more powerful Steam Machine. Valve has indicated it is 'still learning about' the compatibility for these games, leaving potential buyers uncertain. While games with text size issues on the Steam Deck are generally verified for the Steam Machine, those requiring an on-screen keyboard still carry similar warnings. This lack of clear information for graphically demanding games is frustrating for new Steam Machine owners who want to know which titles will run well on their hardware.