you’re able to install Windows, but it’s a worse experience and not fully supported.

Most PC games still don’t support Linux, which is whereProtoncomes into the picture.

God of War, an adventure RPG published by Sony, ismarked as Steam Deck Verified.

Playing on Steam Deck on a couch

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However, it’s easy to find complaints about the game not working on the Steam Deck.

The RAM use just creeps up until it dies."

Many game developers aren’t actively testing their games on the Steam Deck, either.

However, Valve is advertising a console-like experience with Verified games that is increasingly not living up to expectations.

So, what’s going wrong?

Valve didn’t respond to our request for comment, so for now, we can only speculate.

The earliest reports of issues on the Steam Deckgo backtoApril, and many more are from later in 2022.

Players hoping for a functional and supported portable gaming experience are better off with a Nintendo Switch.