Valve details new game verification system for upcoming Steam Frame and Steam Machine — 30 FPS at 1080p for Steam Frame Verified, same as Steam Deck

Valve has outlined the new game verification system for its upcoming Steam Frame and Steam Machine. Games that are "Steam Machine Verified" must run at a stable 30 FPS at 1080p, similar to the requirements for the Steam Deck. The Steam Machine, with hardware comparable to a PS5, will have different verification categories like "Deck Playable" and "Machine Playable" based on performance. For the Steam Frame, there are only two tiers: Frame Test and Frame Unsupported, with specific requirements for VR and non-VR games. Valve aims to streamline the verification process to ensure a wide selection of verified games upon launch, though the release timeline is still uncertain due to global component shortages.