Some users have already been using game streaming through the Steam Mac app for some time. However, now that Steam Link is available on macOS, users who want to stream games can choose a lighter download (29.8 MB) on the memory side instead of installing the Steam app, which requires about 1 GB of storage space.

This was first spotted on Reddit, where users noticed that Valve had sneakily launched Steam Link for all macOS computers. This app is an alternative to using the dedicated Steam Mac app to stream games from a gaming PC.

This is not the first time Steam Link has appeared on Apple devices; in 2019, the app was introduced to iOS and tvOS devices, but Mac users were left out until now.

Mac devices are not necessarily classified as a gaming choice, and Apple is actually not going to compete with other flagship PC gaming brands like MSI, Razer, and Alienware for its computer lineup.

The Steam Link app simply installs the Steam app on the host device; the Steam Link app does not require a login, so all that is needed to sync the two devices is to enter the 4-digit PIN displayed on the PC to the macOS device This is the only way to synchronize the two devices.

This also allows you to take advantage of multiplayer games via Invite Link, which are usually used via Steam.

Before downloading Steam Link, make sure your Mac is running macOS 10.13 or higher. You must also make sure that both your Mac and your dedicated gaming PC are running on the same local network.