Steam survey results for February 2026 published

Phoronix has released the Steam Hardware & Software Survey results for February 2026. The survey provides data on user hardware and software configurations. This edition continues the monthly tradition of tracking Steam platform trends.

Phoronix, a publication focused on Linux hardware reviews and benchmarks, announced the publication of the Steam Survey results for February 2026. The survey collects anonymous data from Steam users to reflect the distribution of operating systems, graphics cards, processors, and other hardware among the gaming community.

As with previous months, this release offers insights into the evolving landscape of PC gaming hardware and software usage. Key areas of interest include Linux performance, open-source graphics, and desktop Linux adoption, aligning with Phoronix's expertise in Ubuntu benchmarks and the Phoronix Test Suite.

No specific figures or breakdowns were detailed in the initial announcement, but the survey remains a valuable resource for developers, hardware enthusiasts, and industry analysts monitoring shifts in user preferences.

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Illustration of a gaming setup showing Steam survey with Linux reaching 3.05%, highlighting growth amid Windows 10 support end.
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Linux reaches 3.05% in Steam's October 2025 hardware survey

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Linux has surpassed the 3% mark among Steam users for the first time, reaching 3.05% in the October 2025 hardware survey. This milestone reflects gains across distributions like Bazzite, Ubuntu, and Mint, with SteamOS remaining the most popular at 27.18% of Linux users. The increase of 0.41% from the previous month coincides with the end of Windows 10 support.

The latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey for December 2025 reveals a significant rise in Windows 11 usage among PC gamers, while Linux's growth has paused. After a small increase in November, Linux's market share slipped slightly. Windows 11, meanwhile, saw one of its largest monthly jumps.

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Valve has updated its Steam Hardware and Software Survey for December 2025, raising the Linux market share from an initial 3.19% to a record 3.58%. This adjustment highlights growing adoption of Linux for gaming, driven partly by the Steam Deck. Windows remains dominant at 94.23%, with macOS at 2.18%.

Valve's Steam platform achieved a milestone on January 1, 2026, by exceeding 42 million concurrent users, marking its latest peak in sustained growth. This record surpasses the previous high of 41.6 million from October 2025, reflecting the platform's expansion since the Covid-19 pandemic. Factors such as popular new releases and the Steam Deck have contributed to this surge in activity.

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The Linux and free open-source software community experienced a busy week from February 16 to 22, 2026, with several distribution refreshes and software enhancements. Highlights include updates to desktop environments, audio tools, and productivity applications. Linuxiac's weekly roundup captures these developments.

Valve's Steam Machine, revealed at the end of 2025, remains scheduled for an early 2026 launch despite the company's silence on pricing and exact dates. AMD CEO Lisa Su stated during a recent earnings call that the device is still on track. This update reassures fans amid concerns over potential delays.

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An article argues that SteamOS has demonstrated the viability of Linux desktops that diverge from the traditional Windows interface. The piece highlights how such systems can activate a desktop mode only when necessary. Published on January 24, 2026, it challenges conventional design assumptions in open-source operating systems.

 

 

 

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