Steam Survey Shows Windows 11 Passes 70% for First Time
The milestone reflects slow but steady migration from Windows 10, while Linux's persistent presence-driven by Steam Deck and the new Steam Machine-shows a growing alternative user base.
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Valve's June 2026 Steam Hardware & Software Survey shows Windows 11 at 70.44%, crossing the 70% threshold for the first time. Windows 10 remains at 23.56% despite end of support in October 2025. Linux share fell to 3.69% after a spike above 5% in March, but long-term trend remains upward.
Valve published the June 2026 Steam Hardware & Software Survey on July 2. Windows 11 reached 70.44%, finally crossing the 70% mark after hitting 69.76% in May. Windows 10, which lost official support in October 2025, still accounts for 23.56% of Steam users. Microsoft announced on June 25 that it will offer Extended Security Updates for individuals until October 2027, keeping Windows 10 viable for holdouts.
Linux dropped to 3.69% in June, down from a spike above 5% in March. GamingOnLinux data shows a continued upward trend. Valve's Steam Deck and the newly released Steam Machine both run SteamOS, classified as Linux. Users can also install Proton to run Windows games on any Linux distribution, making it an alternative for Windows 10 users facing the 2027 deadline.
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