Google is winding down its Steam for Chromebooks experiment, with support set to end in 2026. After nearly three years in beta, the Steam app and all games installed through it will no longer be playable on ChromeOS devices,

Google is reportedly discontinuing support for the Steam for Chromebook Beta programme by early 2026.Chromebook users attempting to release the beta app are now receiving a pop-up message telling them about the forthcoming shutdown.

The Steam beta that launched on select Chromebooks back in 2022 will be discontinued on January 1, 2026, and all games will stop working after that date.