New Steam Feature Is Helpful For Steam Deck Owners

A new update to the Steam storefront has been released, which helps out Steam Deck owners by showing if a review for a game was played primarily on the device. Valve’s Steam Deck is a handheld PC system that first debuted in February 2022, giving gamers the opportunity to play their library in a portable form. While there are a number of other portable PCs competing for the same audience, the Steam Deck is still a pretty popular option, with a few different models for gamers to choose from.

While the Steam Deck has over 7000 compatible games, the experience of playing these games on the system may vary. Some games may be simply “playable”, being able to run on the system with its limited resources, while others may be “verified”, meaning it is optimized and runs incredibly well on the handheld system. The difference between “playable” and “verified” may be the deciding factor between someone choosing to play the game on their PC or Steam Deck. Valve has recently added a new feature that should theoretically help make the decision easier.

The update was posted to the official Steam Deck Twitter account, expressing excitement about this new feature. The feature shows when a user has reviewed a game on Steam, it will be accompanied by a little Steam Deck icon in the top-right corner of the review, indicating that the review was written by someone who played primarily on the system. Thanks to this icon, it should help gamers determine what would be some of the best games to play on the Steam Deck.

Steam Reviews Now Tell You If a Game Was Played on Deck

The update used an example review, providing a visual indicator of where the icon would be. Gamers who are looking over reviews for various games on Steam can find them easily, with this feature being able to provide the most relevant information about whether a game should be played on the Steam Deck. The reviews can also be used as insight about the best settings to use on Steam Deck for any given game.

The Steam Deck is an impressive system for Valve’s entry into the handheld PC market, with many gamers liking the system and how it gives them the option of playing their Steam games on the go. While there are some improvements that a Steam Deck successor could have, such as better battery life and ventilation, it’s one of the best options available for gamers. The new Steam Deck icon review feature should make it easier to determine if a game runs well on the handheld system or PC.

Steam Deck

Steam Deck is a handheld computing and video game device developed by Valve. The open platform system allows users to play their Steam library of games as well as Windows PC games, thanks to the Linux-based Proton compatibility layer. Users can also install other compatible games or other operating systems as well.

Steam Deck has a user-friendly interface specifically designed for its gamepad controls. Its software and operating system are tailored for Steam Deck, making it the easiest way to get into PC gaming.
 

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February 25, 2022