Like many others, Steam has confirmed it will no longer support systems running 32-bit versions of Windows starting on January 1, 2026. According to Valve, Windows 10 32-bit is currently the only 32-bit version supported by Steam, and only 0.01 percent of systems reported by the Steam Hardware Survey are using it. The platform will continue to support Windows 10 64-bit, and 32-bit games will still run.
In the near term, Steam will continue to work on Windows 10 32-bit, but will no longer receive any updates, including security updates. In addition, Steam Support won’t offer users technical support for issues related to those older operating systems, and Steam won’t be able to guarantee continued functionality on those versions. Naturally, it’s recommended to update to a 64-bit version of Windows.
