The Ultimate SteamOS Bootable USB Guide (2025) | Rufus, Balena Etcher & Ventoy

In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to create a SteamOS bootable USB using the best tools available in 2025: Rufus, Balena Etcher, and Ventoy. Whether you need to re-image your Steam Deck, fix a "boot loop" error, or you're testing the new SteamOS 3.7 on third-party handhelds like the ROG Ally or Legion Go S, this step-by-step tutorial has you covered. As of late 2025, Valve has expanded official support, making it easier than ever to run SteamOS on non-Valve hardware. I'll walk you through the pros and cons of each flashing tool and how to avoid the common "USB Freeze" issue that many users are facing with newer BIOS versions. What we cover in this video: 1. Where to download the official SteamOS 3.7 recovery image. 2. Using Rufus for the fastest Windows installation. 3. How Balena Etcher works for Mac and Linux users. 4. Why Ventoy is the best choice for multi-boot setups. 🕒 Timestamps 00:00 Downloading the Latest SteamOS Image & Balena Etcher 01:40 Creating the USB with Balena Etcher 03:00 Creating the USB with Rufus 04:45 Using Ventoy for Multi-ISO Booting 🔗 Resources & Links Official SteamOS Recovery Image: [ https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs... ] Rufus (Official Site): [ https://rufus.ie/en/ ] Balena Etcher: [ https://etcher.balena.io/ ] Ventoy: [ https://github.com/ventoy/Ventoy/rele... ] ~~~ FOR DONATIONS ONE TIME [ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MAYANSAJID ] CONTINOUSLY [   / mayansajid   ] ~~~ MY GAMING CHANNEL    / @littleforce   ~~~ Be My Friend :)   / mayansajidxlittleforce     / mayansajid     / mayansajid   #SteamOS #SteamDeck #GamingHandheld #SteamOS3.7 #TechTutorial #Rufus #Ventoy #LinuxGaming