Recently, a creative gamer has successfully managed to run Steam on a single board computer using Armbian. The project, although not practical for optimal gaming, has shown that achieving this feat is indeed feasible.

According to the project’s creator, VennStone, the idea originated from a desire to mod their Orange Pi 5 Plus to run Steam. After facing multiple unhelpful guides, VennStone decided to create a detailed instructional guide that walks through the installation process of Steam along with the necessary modifications.

Highlights of the Installation:

• Performance: While running at 720p and 30 frames per second isn’t greatly impressive, it’s an admirable achievement for such a small device.
• Proton Compatibility: Thanks to Proton, a plethora of games are now operational on hardware that previously wouldn’t have supported them, although performance may vary significantly.
• Video Insight: A YouTube video documenting the setup and streaming performances is available, showcasing popular games like Hollow Knight and Half-Life 2 running on this configuration.

Despite the challenges, VennStone emphasizes the amusing nature of this project, marking it as an exploration of possibility rather than practicality.

“Is this a practical way to play your Steam games? Nope, not even a little bit. But getting Steam running on Armbian and a single board computer really is a thing.” – VennStone