# Vagon for Cloud Gaming

Vagon Computer is a general-purpose cloud Windows machine, not a dedicated consumer cloud-gaming service. You can install game launchers, sign in with your own accounts, and play the games you own -- but the experience differs from a tuned service like a console-style cloud platform. This page sets clear expectations so the workflow lines up with what Vagon actually does well.

## Who This Is For

This setup fits players who need more horsepower than their local device can deliver:

* Gamers on lightweight laptops, Macs, or ChromeOS devices.
* Travelers who want access to their library from any screen.
* Players trying out games their local hardware cannot run.

## The Typical Workflow

A gaming session on Vagon usually looks like this:

1. Start the Vagon Computer on a Graphics Accelerated tier (such as Galaxy).
2. Install your game launchers -- Steam, Epic, GOG, Battle.net, and similar -- on the streamed desktop.
3. Sign in with your accounts and install the games you own.
4. Launch the game. For Steam, Big Picture or Gaming Mode gives the most controller-friendly interface.
5. Stop the session when you are done. Your installed games and saves stay on the computer for next time.

## Bring Your Own License

Vagon does not bundle game libraries. You play the games you already own through the storefronts you already use. Subscription services that require their own client (such as Game Pass for PC) can also be installed inside the session, subject to each service's terms.

## Gaming Mode

Vagon is designed and optimised for creative applications such as AutoCAD, Premiere Pro, Revit, and Blender, but it can also run games.

For the best experience while gaming:

* Use the **Vagon Desktop Application** rather than the browser.
* Activate **Gaming Mode** from the Dock Menu, or press **Ctrl + G**. Gaming Mode activates an in-game cursor and hides your local cursor so that mouse input behaves correctly inside the game.
* Press **Esc** to leave Gaming Mode.

![Activate Gaming Mode from the Dock Menu](/files/LUMccDbFODUbSToIctcO)

## Recommended Tier

Modern PC games are GPU-bound, so Graphics Accelerated tiers are the right starting point. Lighter tiers work for older or 2D titles but will struggle with current AAA games. Vagon's performance scalability means you can install on a lighter tier and switch up for actual play sessions.

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## What to Expect for Latency

Vagon streams in real time, but it is not literally zero latency. For most single-player and casual multiplayer games the experience is comfortable. For competitive titles that depend on frame-perfect input, expect the same trade-offs as any cloud-streamed setup. Latency depends on:

* The region you connect to -- pick the closest one.
* Wired vs Wi-Fi on your local device -- Ethernet is consistently better.
* Your ISP's stability, not just raw bandwidth.
* The capabilities of the device decoding the stream.

If competitive low-latency play is the main goal, a tuned consumer cloud-gaming service or local hardware will usually fit better than a general-purpose cloud workstation.

## Persistence and Saves

Because Vagon Computer is a real Windows machine, your games, launchers, mods, and local saves all stay in place between sessions. Cloud saves from the launchers themselves continue to work as they normally would.

## Next Steps

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[Performance Options & Specs](/computer/features/performance-options-and-specs.md)
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[Preinstall App Catalog](/computer/features/preinstall-app-catalog.md)
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