Anyone wanting to know how to record game clips on a Steam Deck may have been unpleasantly surprised by the lack of solid screen capture options on Valve’s handheld. It certainly took me ages to find a decent recorder, ultimately settling on a Decky Loader plugin, but even that’s a bit on the basic side. Luckily, the Deck makers themselves have stepped in, launching a Steam Game Recording beta that anyone can access – and more importantly, extends to the Steam Deck and SteamOS.
Now, finally, your portable PC has a well-equipped factory for producing smirk-inducing game clips built right into its operating system. And this guide will explain, in simple steps, how to get it set up, how to capture footage using its two recording modes, and how to save or share your clips with your pals.