I have ran into a similar problem. In steam desktop mode. I can bind F13 as a key for screenshots, but when a game is running, if I try to bind F13 or use F13, it registers as "None". I've also found some keys (F14-F24) register as the letter E or I for some reason.
I also have found this to be an issue. I have F13 bound to video clip and F14 set to the built in performance monitor. Both don't work in game.
I have tried it in
Steam Beta Branch: Stable Client
Steam Version: 1773426488
Steam Client Build Date: Thu, Mar 12, 2026 7:52 PM UTC -08:00
Steam Web Build Date: Thu, Mar 12, 2026 7:30 PM UTC -08:00
Steam API Version: SteamClient023
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Steam Beta Branch: Steam Beta Update
Steam Version: 1775703228
Steam Client Build Date: Wed, Apr 8, 2026 7:38 PM UTC -08:00
Steam Web Build Date: Wed, Apr 8, 2026 5:47 PM UTC -08:00
Steam API Version: SteamClient023
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Operating System: Arch Linux
KDE Plasma Version: 6.6.4
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.24.0
Qt Version: 6.11.0
Kernel Version: 6.19.11-arch1-1 (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
Processors: 24 × AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Processor
Memory: 64 GiB of RAM (60.4 GiB usable)
Graphics Processor 1: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Graphics Processor 2: AMD Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core Processor
Manufacturer: Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.
Product Name: MS-7E51
System Version: 1.0
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I have the talk button set to f24, since that button doesn't switch the in-game interface from gamepad to keyboard, but in steam I can't bind that button to the controller button.
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