Steam Link is a software and discontinued hardware product developed by Valve Corporation for streaming Steam content from a personal computer or Steam Machine wirelessly to a mobile device or other monitor. Steam Link was originally released as a hardware device alongside the debut of Steam Machines in November 2015. Valve discontinued the Steam Link hardware device in November 2018, in favor of supporting its software-based Steam Link application for mobile devices and smart televisions, as well as providing Steam Link as a software package for the Raspberry Pi microcomputer.
Steam Link, whether in hardware or software form, supports the streaming of content from a personal computer running Steam to the video device (a connected television or monitor for the hardware unit, the mobile device's screen for the software version). In this setup, the device acting as the Steam Link (the hardware unit or the mobile device in software form) enables a game controller connected to it to be used to control the game over the connection to the home computer.
What is Steam Link?
Steam Link by Valve Corporation is proprietary Windows software in the pc games category. Besides Windows, it is available for SteamOS and Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 24.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.2, released on October 14, 2026. The version history goes back to October 29, 2024: 13 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.6 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 36,847 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 11 of our languages. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and PPSSPP.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6.6 a year)
- Also runs on SteamOS and Linux
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Steam Link is a pc game tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is Steam Link safe to download?
- The file is served by media.steampowered.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7C04B998F10E5CBB916F3E049EA6F71C2A1A97C3CC1F74FF91DC1F938C3F6D36· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 13 versions ›13 versions over 2 years · about 6.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.2Latest | October 14, 2026 | 24.7 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.33 | July 22, 2026 | 25.9 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.32 | July 13, 2026 | 25.9 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.31 | June 15, 2026 | 25.9 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.30 | May 29, 2026 | 25.9 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.29 | May 19, 2026 | 25.9 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.28 | May 14, 2026 | 25.9 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
| 1.3.24 | February 25, 2026 | 25.9 MB | Any CPU ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Valve.SteamLink -echoco install steamlink -ymsiexec /i SteamLink-1.4.2.zip /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {C11359BE-772E-4F32-96B1-77AB4B4BFC45} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.valvesoftware.SteamLinkInformation
- Publisher
- Valve Corporation
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Content rating
- 13+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- SteamOS, Linux
- Version
- 1.4.2
- Released
- October 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 2, 2025
- Versions listed
- 13
- Updates / year
- 6.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 36,847
- Website
- store.steampowered.com
- winget ID
- Valve.SteamLink
- Chocolatey package
- steamlink
- MSI product code
- {C11359BE-772E-4F32-96B1-77AB4B4BFC45}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Steam Link free?
Steam Link is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Steam Link safe to download?
The download comes from media.steampowered.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Steam Link with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Steam Link be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Steam Link run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Steam Link?
The versions page lists all 13 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 29, 2024.
What are alternatives to Steam Link?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, PPSSPP, ScummVM and Playnite. The alternatives page compares them.
