{"slug": "vrchat-devs-prepare-for-steam-frame-launch-this-summer-with-standalone-build", "title": "VRChat devs prepare for Steam Frame launch this summer with standalone build", "summary": "VRChat developers have uploaded an Android build of the game to Steam, preparing for the launch of Valve's Steam Frame VR headset this summer. The standalone version will run natively on the ARM-based device via compatibility layers, eliminating the need for a PC connection.", "body_md": "👋\nNewsletters\nSubscribe to our newsletters\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\nSubscribe\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our\nprivacy policy\nand may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.\nLeave this field empty if you're human:\nPC Guide\nSearch\nComputing\nGaming PC\nTablet PC\nLaptop\nDesktop Computer\nComponents\nGPU\nCPU\nMotherboard\nRAM\nPC Case\nCooling\nPower Supplies (PSU)\nHDD\nSSD\nNetworking & Peripherals\nRouter\nModem\nNAS\nWiFi\nComputer Chair\nMonitor\nKeyboard\nMouse\nComputer Microphone\nHeadset\nComputer Desk\nWebcam\nElectronics\nConsole\nFitness & Tech\nRaspberry Pi\n3D Printer\nTV\nProjector\nVR\nSmart Home\nPrinter\nSoftware\nMicrosoft Office\nWindows 10\nWindows 11\nAndroid\niOS\nApps\nSoftware Downloads\nInternet Safety\nFlight Simulator\nAI\nGuides\nHow To\nCompare\nFAQs\nFeatured\nReview\nNews\nDeals\nSpring Sale\nTools\n\n```\nHome > News \n\nVRChat devs prepare for Steam Frame launch this summer with standalone build\n\n                            VRChat's Android files have been uploaded to Steam                    \n\nJack Goodall\n\n \n\nLast Updated on June 15, 2026  \n\n        PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More\n\nTable of Contents \n\nVRChat’s Android version has been uploaded to Steam\n\nYou don’t actually need a VR headset to play VRChat, but it has long been one of the most popular VR titles, consisting of millions of custom avatars and (at least) thousands of user-generated worlds. With the Steam Frame soon on the way – now officially coming this summer – the VRChat devs have uploaded another version for playing on the headset standalone.\nThe game is already available on Steam as a Windows x86 build, and there’s no doubt that the Frame will work well with the VR title, thanks to Valve’s use of compatibility layers such as Proton and FEX. The latter is used for running Windows games on ARM-based devices like the Steam Frame. Either way, VRChat’s Android version is now on Steam for even more support.\n\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\n\nSubscribe\n\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our privacy policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Leave this field empty if you’re human: \n\nVRChat’s Android version has been uploaded to Steam\nAs spotted in a recent update in VRChat’s app history on SteamDB, the developers of VRChat have uploaded an Android Package Kit (.apk) to the Steam version of the game, along with support for OpenXR. To put it simply, the game will be well supported on the Steam Frame in standalone mode, without requiring you to connect to another gaming machine.\nVRChat is already available on the Google Play Store for Android devices – Meta Quests run on a modified version of Android, if you didn’t know – so this is a build of the game that is already ready to go. \nSince the Steam Frame can load .apk files, it makes sense for this update to be specifically targeting Valve’s new VR headset. Android performance should be smoother than Windows due to the OS being more optimized for the ARM architecture.\nSource: SteamDB\n\nIn the same vein that Proton runs Windows games on Linux, and FEX runs Windows games on ARM devices, Valve has a compatibility layer for Android games on Linux, officially known as Lepton. As such, it seems the most efficient way to run these games standalone on the Steam Frame, which is powered by an ARM-based Snapdragon Gen 3 chip, is with an .apk.\n\n    166Would you buy a bare bones Steam Machine?Would you buy a variant of the Steam Machine with no RAM and/or no SSD and install them separately to help save on costs?     No, I want the Steam Machine to be complete     Yes, I would buy a RAM-less version     Yes, I would buy an SSD-less version     I'd buy a bare bones version with neither component         \n\nAbout the Author\n\nJack Goodall\n\n \n\nAt PC Guide, Jack is mostly responsible for reporting on hardware deals. 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