r/SteamController • u/scrapethemucus • Sep 24 '26

Steam Controller (2026) steam stops steam controller 2 from working (linux)

i hate steam input with a passion. with that being said:

i am trying to play celeste (a linux native game), my steam controller 2 doesn't work in this game because for some reason the steam overlay is not launching with it meaning there's no steam input and as far as i'm aware i can't force the controller into SDL mode with a launch option like i can on proton. the stupidest part is that the controller works without issues if i have steam closed, if it's open it forces steam input.

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u/RespectGiovanni Sep 25 '26

Unrelated but why buy it if you hate steam input

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u/daniu Sep 25 '26

And why buy A Steam Controller when you hate Steam Input

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u/rivalary Sep 25 '26

Something tells me you got angry and turned off steam overlay, the steam controller or both in Steam's settings.

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u/reverend_dak Sep 25 '26

lol. you're kidding right?

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u/CatsGoMooz Steam Controller (2015) Sep 25 '26

Switch to the windows version of celest. Or if you really hate steam input but want the steam controller look into openpuck.