Unfortunately, you cannot play Steam games on a PlayStation console. Let me explain why.
Steam is a digital distribution platform developed by Valve Corporation. It primarily caters to PC gamers, offering a vast library of games that can be purchased and downloaded directly to your computer. These games are specifically designed and optimized for PC hardware and operating systems.
On the other hand, PlayStation consoles, like the PS4, are designed for a different gaming experience. They have their own exclusive games and a different operating system that is not compatible with Steam games. PlayStation consoles use a proprietary system and have their own digital store, the PlayStation Store, where you can purchase and download games specifically made for PlayStation.
The main reason for this incompatibility is that Steam games are developed and optimized for the PC platform, which has its own unique hardware specifications and operating system requirements. PlayStation consoles, on the other hand, have their own hardware architecture and operating system that are different from PCs.
Additionally, the PlayStation console and PC have different control inputs. PC games are typically designed to be played with a keyboard and mouse, while PlayStation games are optimized for controllers. The gameplay experience, user interface, and control schemes are tailored to the specific platform, making it challenging to directly port and play Steam games on a PlayStation console.
It’s worth noting that some games may be available on both Steam and PlayStation platforms, but they are usually separate purchases for each platform. For example, a game like “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” is available on both Steam and PlayStation, but you would need to buy it separately for each platform.
While both Steam and PlayStation offer a wide variety of games, they are different platforms with their own unique games, operating systems, and hardware requirements. This means that you cannot directly play Steam games on a PlayStation console or vice versa.