MatineeVR

MatineeVR

An experimental, open-source VR video player built specifically to run standalone on Steam Frame.

Play local files using the Frame’s GPU and hardware acceleration.

Supports 8-bit H.264, HEVC and VP9 videos. HDR and 10-bit video are not supported.

Install directly on Steam Frame

1. Download the ZIP using the browser on your Steam Frame.
2. Extract it into a folder you want to keep.
3. Double-click install.py, press Launch, and wait for the notification.
4. Launch Steam → Library → Non-Steam → Devkit Game: MatineeVR.

Controls

• Browser: D-pad up/down selects, B/left goes up a folder, A/right opens or plays.
• Playback: X pauses/resumes, A recenters, B returns to the browser, Y toggles debug info.
• Right stick left/right: skip ±10 seconds with both triggers and the right grip released. Hold to repeat.
• Left inner grip: hold to browse during playback.
• Right inner grip: hold for projection, stereo layout and eye order. Right stick up/down selects; left/right changes.

PC installation instructions, full controls and playback notes are in the included README.md.

Issues & source code

Report issues on itch.io.

Licensed under GPLv3. See LICENSES for license and dependency notices. The included source.zip contains the application’s source and build instructions.