Play Steam Games Using Your Phone as a Controller
No physical gamepad? No problem. Use the free Gamepad app to turn your Android or iPhone into a wireless controller for any Steam game — works automatically with zero configuration.
Works with All Steam Games That Support Controllers
Gamepad creates a virtual Xbox 360 controller at the Windows driver level. Steam sees it as a real Xbox controller — so every Steam game with controller support works instantly, including Big Picture mode, Steam Input, and controller configuration.
Setup for Steam Gaming
Install Gamepad Server on Windows
Download and run the Gamepad Server. It installs the ViGEmBus driver and starts listening for your phone.
Install Gamepad on your Android or iPhone
Get the Android APK from this site or download the iOS app from the App Store.
Scan QR Code to connect
Open the Gamepad app, tap Scan QR Code, and point your camera at the QR on the PC server window.
Open Steam and launch your game
Steam automatically detects the controller. Go to your library, launch any game with controller support, and start playing.
Popular Steam Games That Work with Gamepad
GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077, Witcher 3, Spider-Man
Forza Horizon 5, Need for Speed, DiRT Rally 2, F1 2024, Assetto Corsa
Halo MCC, Doom Eternal, Borderlands 3, Deep Rock Galactic
Hollow Knight, Celeste, Cuphead, Ori, Dead Cells, Hades
Rocket League, FIFA, eFootball, NBA 2K, Madden
Elden Ring, Dark Souls 3, Monster Hunter World, Final Fantasy
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gamepad work with Steam Big Picture mode?
Yes. Big Picture mode fully supports the virtual Xbox 360 controller. You can navigate the entire Steam UI with your phone.
Can I use Steam Input with Gamepad?
Yes. Since Gamepad appears as an Xbox 360 controller, Steam Input works on top of it — giving you button remapping, gyro profiles, and touch menus.
Does it work with Steam Remote Play Together?
Yes. Remote Play Together works with the virtual controller created by Gamepad.
Do I need to configure anything in Steam?
No. Steam automatically detects the Xbox 360 controller. Just launch your game and it'll work.
Will it work with non-Steam games too?
Yes. Any Windows game that supports XInput (Xbox controller standard) works — Epic Games, GOG, Xbox App, and standalone games.
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