Sorry i forget to mention.
1) i did enable controller in Steam main menu and restarted.
2) I'm using a 2019 Nvidia Shield TV with a Xbox One controller via Bluetooth and is also recognized as a Xbox Controller under Bluetooth. I have also played Fortnite on it without issues so can safely say that i played another game without issue.
3) I have also tried a PS4 v1 dualshock controller but i have the issue hand/circle issue.
The Nvidia Shield TV Pro is on Android 11 with Google TV. Its also recognized as a Xbox Controller under Bluetooth. I have also played Fortnite on it without issues.