Asobi: Remote Play Playtest Brings PS Remote Play to Steam Deck
Asobi: Remote Play lowers the barrier for Steam Deck owners to use PS remote play by offering a Steam-native install, a step beyond the GitHub-based chiaki-ng that requires manual setup.
Key Facts
- Asobi: Remote Play is a Linux and SteamOS app for PS4 and PS5 remote play, developed by Vincent of Inside Internet.
- The playtest began on August 10, 2026, and unlocks premium features for free during the test.
- The free version plays at 1080p and 30 fps in SDR; the premium version adds 1080p and 60 fps with HDR, 4K upscaling, frame generation up to 120 fps, and low-latency mode.
- Cloud streaming is supported for users with eligible PS Plus subscriptions, a feature chiaki-ng has said it will not implement.
- The app is planned for release on Steam for Windows, Linux, and SteamOS.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Indie developer Vincent, operating as Inside Internet, has started a playtest for Asobi: Remote Play, a Linux and SteamOS application that enables PS4 and PS5 remote play. The app is distributed through Steam, so installing it on a Steam Deck works like installing any other game, avoiding the manual steps required for the existing chiaki-ng tool. Asobi: Remote Play also supports cloud streaming for users subscribed to eligible PS Plus services, a feature chiaki-ng has said it will not implement. The free version plays at 1080p and 30 fps in SDR, while a premium version, available for purchase once, adds 1080p and 60 fps with HDR, 4K upscaling, frame generation up to 120 fps, and a low-latency mode. The playtest unlocks premium features for free. The app is planned for release on Steam for Windows, Linux, and SteamOS.
The playtest for Asobi: Remote Play began on August 10, 2026, according to Game Spark. The app targets Linux and SteamOS, with Steam Deck as the representative device. Sony's official PS Remote Play app only supports Windows and Mac, so Steam Deck users previously had to rely on chiaki-ng, a fork of Chiaki distributed via GitHub. That process required manual installation and running it outside the game mode interface, demanding some technical knowledge.
Asobi: Remote Play simplifies this by being available on Steam, making installation as straightforward as any other game. The developer's stated philosophy is to achieve true next-generation remote play on PS hardware. The free tier supports 1080p and 30 fps in SDR. The premium version, which can be unlocked with a one-time purchase, promises 1080p and 60 fps with HDR, 4K upscaling, frame generation up to 120 fps, and a low-latency mode. During the playtest, premium features are accessible at no cost.
Cloud streaming is included for those with eligible PS Plus subscriptions, a capability chiaki-ng has explicitly said it will not add. The app is planned for release on Steam for Windows, Linux, and SteamOS.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Game Spark Steam Deckをゲームボーイ風に改造！有志が小型化計画を実行中