Counter-Strike 2 on your Chromebook
ChromeOS cannot install it. Walter plays CS2 on a gaming PC and streams it to Chrome.
- 1. Press playRight here, on walter.gg.
- 2. Sign inWith your own Steam account.
- 3. PlayIn your browser tab.
Also on your Chromebook
Questions
Can I install Counter-Strike 2 on a Chromebook?
No. Valve supports Counter-Strike 2 on 64-bit Windows and Linux. ChromeOS has no supported way to install it, and Steam for Chromebook, a beta for some Linux games, ended on 1 January 2026. Walter runs CS2 on a Windows gaming PC and streams it to Chrome.
What about Steam for Chromebook or Linux mode?
Linux mode on a Chromebook is built for apps, not for a shooter with anti-cheat. Streaming is the route that is left.
Is Counter-Strike 2 free on Walter?
Counter-Strike 2 is free on Steam, and playing it on Walter is free during the early alpha. You need a Steam account, which costs nothing.
Does it work on a cheap Chromebook?
Yes. Counter-Strike 2 runs on Walter’s machine, so a basic Chromebook plays it the same as a gaming one. Your connection counts for more than your laptop.
Which controls work?
CS2 is a mouse game. Plug in a mouse, the touchpad will not hold a crosshair. Walter keeps CS2 on laptops and desktops for that reason.
Do I keep my progress?
Yes. You sign in with your own Steam account inside the game window, so your progress, items and friends are the ones you already have.
Will it lag?
That depends on how far you are from the nearest Walter machine. Within 500km it plays like a rig under your desk. Further out you feel it in a shooter. The coverage page on walter.gg shows where the machines are.
Can I always play right away?
Not always. Walter is in early alpha and there are only so many machines. On a busy evening they can all be taken, and then you wait or come back later.