Then I read the words “This feature is currently in Beta with a focus on devices running SteamOS,” and realised: this is for Valve themselves. A devious ploy to record how thousands of hitherto unbenchmarked games run on the Steam Deck and, eventually, the new Steam Machine.

So what?

I don’t have a Steam Deck, yet the first thing I look for before buying a new game, is if it’s verified. Why? Because if it is, I know I won’t have any issue on my Debian PC.

I would also love to know which graphic cards people reporting problems have, that can make a big difference.

Valve is massively investing in Linux and opersource for years, do you really think they’re making it out of charity? Ofc not, they’re a business and they make business decisions in their own interest, the good part is we all benefit from it nonetheless, unlike other corporations.