TheMeta Quest 2, 3, and Pro- formally Oculus - is one of the most accessible virtual reality headsets on the market. Its self-contained nature is its primary selling point, but something must be said about its versatility. The headset is a self-contained piece of kit. It can be connected to a PC for a richer experience.
That doesn’t stop at the Meta app, either. Here’show to play Steam games using the Meta Quest VR system. The Meta Quest doesn’t make it clear that it can play Steam games, but it’s a feature in the headset. Luckily, one of the VR headset’s best innovations makes this easier than on the original Meta Quest, allowing it to link to a PC wirelessly and play a user’s library of games.
Updated July 09, 2025, by Michael Llewellyn:The Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro headsets are robust devices capable of running impressive and immersive virtual reality worlds. However, the headsets are limited by the power of its Android systems. Thanks to the Steam Link app, players can connect their Meta Quest to their PCs far more easily than previous methods via Air Link. This guide has been updated to replace the Air Link method with the Steam Link and the recommended settings from Steam.
Minimum PC Requirements
Playing Steam Games from a PC to a Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro requires a decent machine and a capable internet connection. Attempting to run Steam games through the Meta Quest without the minimum specs would render them unplayable. Below are the minimum requirements for Steam games on Meta Quest 2 and above.
Connecting To The Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro
Before trying to run games from the PC to the Meta Quest 2 and above, you mustdownload the Steam Link appthrough the Meta Quest headset or use the Meta app. After the installation has been completed, follow the next steps:
Navigate The Steam Library
With the Steam Link connected to the Meta Quest headset, you can access and select games from your Steam Library. The Meta Quest isn’t just limited to playing virtual reality games, it can play regular games with a virtual screen through the lenses.
Settings can be adjusted through Steam Link under theGeneral and Videomenus. It is recommended by Steampowered that theRender Resolution not exceed 175%.Additionally, the Encoded Video Size in the Steam Link settingsshould not surpass an encode size of 1280.
The Virtual Desktop Method
Meta Quest users can try the Virtual Desktop option if the Steam Link is causing issues. To get this working, use the following steps:
That’s all there is toplay a Steam game on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro. It’s one of the significant improvements to the new version of the headset, as the original Quest could only play Steam games with an expensive cable to be able to do so.
