hololive Dreams Platforms — Steam, Mobile, Cross-Save, and Steam Deck

hololive Dreams (holodori) launched simultaneously on iOS, Android, and Steam (Windows) on July 22–23, 2026 — the same build, the same free-to-play model, and one shared save file if you link it. But "same game" doesn't mean "same experience": the Steam version has different controls, a different monetization situation, and a fundamentally different relationship with leaderboards, while mobile is where the game's rhythm gameplay feels most at home. This guide compares the three versions, walks through cross-save linking step by step, and settles the Steam Deck question as honestly as the evidence allows. Pricing and memberships are covered in the price guide.

Platform Comparison (August 2026)

The headline difference, confirmed by multiple Steam reviews: PC players have been locked out of score-rate rankings and some event leaderboards since launch, which blocks a chunk of achievements and event rewards for the Steam-only crowd. If leaderboards and events matter to you, mobile is currently the fuller version — a recurring complaint on the community hub that the developers have acknowledged through patches but not yet fully resolved.

Official source: the Steam store page lists the PC platform as Windows-only free-to-play, and the official launch news lists iOS, Android, and Steam as the launch platforms — the table above follows both.

Cross-Save: Linking Steam, iOS, and Android

hololive Dreams runs the same save file across all three platforms, but it does not sync automatically — you create a link ID on one device and sign in with it on the others (allthings.how's step-by-step):

1. On the device with your progress: Menu → Account Management → Set Link Password
2. Enter a password (letters and numbers only — special characters are rejected), confirm, and save the generated ID somewhere safe
3. On the second device: Menu → Account Management → Login with ID, enter the ID + password
4. The second device now loads your park, roster, and progress

Two rules the community learned the hard way:

• Linking does not merge accounts. If you played separately on mobile and Steam, one side's progress replaces the other's — the game never combines two saves (documented by worldeka's transfer guide).
• Paid currency is platform-tied. Diamonds bought on iOS stay on iOS; only earned resources travel.

Steam Deck and Linux: The Anti-Cheat Problem

The short answer: Steam Deck and Linux are not officially supported, and the kernel-level anti-cheat blocks them in practice. The Steam build ships a kernel-level security component (usrdrv017964.sys) that the store page itself warns antivirus software may false-positive on. It's the same component community reports blocking Proton/SteamOS launches at release — and the platform is Windows-11-only per the system requirements.

Community status (unverified by official claims): most Deck players report the game won't launch through Proton. A few Steam community posts in early August claim it "finally playable on steam deck" after specific Proton/protocol tweaks, but there's no Verified badge, no official statement, and the tweaks are fragile across patches. Treat Deck play as experimental; if you're buying a device for this game, a phone or Windows PC is the reliable choice. The review guide discusses how this shaped the Steam rating.

Controller Support (Honest Assessment)

Controller support exists but is partial and officially under-documented. NamuWiki's system page reports controllers (e.g., DualShock) work well for Mega Circuit dash/jump, but some interaction prompts and Hoppin' Rope jumps don't register consistently. There is no official controller support statement on the store page as of August 2026 — plan on touch or keyboard as your primary input.

Which Version Should You Pick?

• Rhythm-first players: mobile/tablet. Native touch controls, full leaderboards, memberships available. The iOS build holds a 4.9 rating on the App Store for a reason.
• Park/story/collection players: Steam. Bigger screen, easier menu navigation, faster story reading; the management half is more comfortable on PC.
• Both: install both and link — mobile for rhythm stages and events, Steam for management. That's the setup the community guides converge on.
• Steam Deck hopefuls: wait for official compatibility news; mobile is the portable answer today.

FAQ

Is hololive Dreams on Steam? Yes — free-to-play on Steam (Windows 11, 50 GB) since July 22, 2026, alongside the iOS and Android versions. There is no macOS or Linux build.

Does hololive Dreams have cross-save? Yes — one shared save across Steam, iOS, and Android via a link ID + password (Menu → Account Management → Set Link Password). Linking doesn't merge accounts and paid currency stays platform-tied.

Does hololive Dreams work on Steam Deck? Officially unverified. The kernel-level anti-cheat (usrdrv017964.sys) blocks Linux/Proton launches per community reports; isolated claims of success exist but no official support. Treat Deck play as experimental.

Is hololive Dreams crossplay? Yes — iOS, Android, and Steam share multiplayer matchmaking. Leaderboards are separate per platform, and PC is currently excluded from some leaderboard content.

Related Guides

• Is hololive Dreams Free — Price and Membership
• hololive Dreams Review — Verdict After Three Weeks
• hololive Dreams Multiplayer — Live Together and Online Modes
• hololive Dreams System Requirements — PC Specs
• hololive Dreams Difficulty Levels — EASY to EXPERT Explained

Official resources: Steam store page · App Store · Google Play · Official launch news (COVER)

Last Updated: August 13, 2026