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[Steam Deck] In-game Achievements header takes half of the overlay panel #13548

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@beallio

[Steam Deck] In-game Achievements header takes half of the overlay panel

Your system information

  • Steam client version (build number or date): 1785799196, built Aug 3 2026 19:41:13
  • Distribution (e.g. Ubuntu): SteamOS 3.8.16, build 20260716.1; kernel 6.16.12-valve24.5-1-neptune-616-gb2f7cfe85e45
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: No — Steam Deck Stable
  • Have you checked for system updates?: Yes
  • Steam Logs: Not attached; this is a layout issue with no crash or error message
  • GPU: AMD Custom GPU 0932 (RADV VANGOGH)

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

When opening the Achievements page in the Steam Deck in-game overlay, the game header takes up half of the panel height. The large portrait sets the header height.

I expected a compact header showing the game title and progress summary with room to view several achievement rows. The header takes 224 px inside a 454 px column. That leaves 207 px for the tabs and list area. Each achievement row measures 88 px. Only one complete row is visible when the page opens. The header does not change height while scrolling, so only one full achievement and part of the next stay visible.

Measured on the Deck's 854×534 overlay:

Element Height
Achievements app column 454 px
Game header 224 px
Achievement tab/list area 207 px
One achievement row plus gap 88 px

This is not specific to any single achievement. Brotato was used for the measurements and screenshot.

Stock Steam Deck Achievements overlay showing the oversized header

Steps for reproducing this issue:

  1. Launch a game that has Steam achievements. Brotato was used here.
  2. Press the STEAM button to open the in-game overlay.
  3. Select Achievements.
  4. Open My Achievements and observe how much of the right panel is occupied by the game portrait and progress header.
  5. Compare the available list height with the 88 px achievement rows; only one complete row is visible when the page opens.

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