Steam Frame Climbs to Sixth on Steam VR Chart
Valve's Steam Frame headset reached 4.13% of Steam VR usage in October 2026, up from 0.41% in September.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Computers
The Steam Frame accounted for 4.13% of VR headset usage on Steam in October 2026, becoming the sixth most popular headset on the platform. It surpassed the Oculus Rift S, PS VR2, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality, the original Oculus Rift, and Bigscreen Beyond.
Why it matters
The rapid rise shows the headset gaining traction shortly after its launch, moving ahead of several established VR devices on Steam. The figures come from the platform's monthly hardware survey, which tracks which headsets Steam users actually run.
The Steam Frame's 3.72% October increase was the largest monthly jump among headsets on the survey, while the Oculus Quest 2 fell 3.57%. The 256 GB and 1 TB models remain backordered, so supply constraints may be limiting usage growth.
The players
Valve
Valve is the video game company that operates the Steam digital storefront and develops the Steam Frame headset.
Meta Quest 3
The Meta Quest 3 is a standalone virtual reality headset from Meta Platforms that remains the most used headset on Steam by a wide margin.
The details
The Steam Frame launched with preorders beginning September 14, 2026, and an official release on September 18, 2026. Its usage share is tracked through Steam's opt-in monthly hardware survey, and continued October sales and shipping times are cited as partial drivers of the increase.
Timeline
September 14, 2026: Steam Frame preorders went live.
September 18, 2026: Steam Frame officially released.
October 2026: Steam Frame reached 4.13% of VR headset usage on Steam.
Under the Hood
The Steam Frame's climb is measured against the monthly Steam Hardware Survey, the long-running series that ranks VR headset usage among opt-in Steam users. Its entry into the top six within weeks of release places it ahead of several headsets that have been on the market for years.
Buyers considering a VR headset now have a newer option with a higher share of Steam usage, though the 256 GB and 1 TB models are backordered. Prospective purchasers should expect possible delays before receiving those storage configurations.
The takeaway
Monthly survey data shows that a new VR headset can rise quickly on Steam when supply and sales momentum align. Readers tracking VR adoption should watch subsequent monthly reports to see whether the Steam Frame holds its position.
Further reading
For more on hardware trends, explore the Computers section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pcgamer.
