Stress testing app OCCT is finally available on Steam, and it works just fine on the Steam Deck
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OCCT is a popular tool designed to test and monitor your PC’s hardware. It is available for free for everyone, but there are some paid versions too. For individual users, the free version works just fine. Last month, the company claimed that the software would be released on Steam for all, and it has finally happened.
This is great news for PC gamers and tech enthusiasts who want an easy way to check their system’s performance and stability. Before this, the software was only available through the official OCCT website. Now, you can simply search for it on Steam and install it like any other app in your library.
OCCT has arrived on Steam
In a recent video shared on OCCT’s official YouTube channel, its creator Adrien Mercier talked about the Steam launch. He explained that it took longer than expected because they wanted to polish the app and add feedback shared by users on Discord. Thanks to this, OCCT is now more stable than before.
Adrien also shared some exciting news about upcoming features. The team is working on new SSD and HDD stress tests. One will push your storage drives to higher temperatures, so you can see how they react under pressure. The other test will show numbers similar to CrystalDiskMark, helping you figure out if your storage devices are performing correctly. These two features are expected to arrive later this summer.
Another cool update is that OCCT is bringing back custom skins. Some time ago, there was a Cooler Master-themed skin, but it was removed after their partnership ended. Now, Adrien confirmed that OCCT is working with other brands, and a Linus Tech Tips skin will be one of the first new ones. This new skin should be added around September.
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OCCT is also available on the Steam Deck. Adrien mentioned that while the Steam page doesn’t show Steam Deck compatibility (because Valve only gives ratings to games), the software runs just fine on the handheld. So if you’re using a Steam Deck, you can still use OCCT to test your hardware.
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