Dad with a Deck

How to Install Windows 98 on Steam Deck Through my own stubbornness of wanting to play Sid Meier's SimGolf, I now have a full guide on how to install and run Windows 98 on your Steam Deck with DOSBox-Pure Unleashed along with the RetroArch core.

My own stubbornness of wanting to play Sid Meier's SimGolf has led me to a full guide on how to install Windows 98 on your Steam Deck via DOSBox-Pure Unleashed. I've also added steps for the RetroArch core.

#steamdeck #simgolf #dosbox #dosboxpure #retrogaming #windows98 #linuxgaming

How to Install Renegade X on Steam Deck Renegade X is a fan remake of Command and Conquer: Renegade. Totem Arts have just released Version 1.0. This guide will step you through how to get it running on the Steam Deck.

Renegade X is a fan remake for Command and Conquer: Renegade multiplayer. Version 1.0 has just released and this guide will walk you through how to get it running on the Steam Deck.

#steamdeck #renegadex #steamdeckguide #c&crenegade #commandandconquer #linuxgaming #pcgaming #fps #multiplayer #guide

Fallout: Nevada – A Total Conversion Mod Review Fallout: Nevada is a total conversion mod for Fallout 2. It brings a fresh story, new mechanics and feels like a legitimate slice of classic Fallout. It's not always friendly and won't hold your hand, but that's kind of the point. It might be tough, but it rewards forward planning and offers a seriously good take on a familiar format.

Fallout: Nevada is a total conversion mod for Fallout 2 with a fresh story and new mechanics. It's tough, won't hold your hand and rewards forward planning. It's a seriously strong take on classic Fallout.

#steamdeck #fallout #fallout2 #classicfallout #falloutnevada #falloutmods #pcgaming

How to Install Epic Games Launcher on Steam Deck (And Better Alternatives) You can install Epic Games Launcher on Steam Deck. Whether you should is another story. Here's how to set it up, the issues I ran into and the much smoother alternatives to use instead.

Yes, you can install Epic Games Launcher on Steam Deck. Whether you should is another story. I tested it myself. Check out my full guide, along with the three better alternatives.

#steamdeck #epicgameslauncher #epicgames #heroicgameslauncher #junkstore #nonsteamlaunchers #steamdeckguide #guide

Steam Deck Compatibility Program: What the Badges Really Mean The Steam Deck Compatibility Program is a great tool. But it's not the utlimate authority. The categories at times can be misleading and users should view these badges as a guide, not guarantees.

The Steam Deck Compatibility Program is a great starting point, but it's not the ultimate authority.

Deck Verified, Playable, Unsupported and Unknown. These badges are guides, not guarantees.

#steamdeck #deckverified #linuxgaming #pcgaming #proton #protondb #steam #valve #handheld #gamingonlinux

How to Install Fallout Nevada on Steam Deck Guide After the Fallout TV hype, I really wanted some fresh wasteland content. Here's how to install Fallout: Nevada on the Steam Deck with some added extras.

After the Fallout TV show hype, I wanted some fresh Fallout content. Here's my full guide to installing Fallout: Nevada on Steam Deck.

Classic Fallout. New Story. Great on Deck.

#steamdeck #fallout #fallout2 #falloutnevada #classicfallout #rpg #guide #pcgaming #linuxgaming

realMyst: A Dusty Game Society Review Myst is the January pick for the Dusty Game Society and after finally playing it, it definitely holds up. It may be slower and a bit more demanding of the player than modern games, but the payoff for your patience and curiosity makes it well worth your time.

Finally gave Myst the time it deserves and it honestly still works. No quest markers, no hand holding. Just exploration, puzzles and a healthy dose of suspicion.

#steamdeck #myst #dustygamesociety #techdweeb #retrogaming #adventuregames #realmyst #videogamereview #pcgaming #linuxgaming

Killer Frequency Killer Frequency is an odd combination. It blends late night radio, meaningful dialogue choices and classic slasher flick tension into a focused interactive story that just feels made for late night sessions with the lights off and headphones on.

Late night radio, classic slasher tension and meaningful choices. Killer Frequency is a moody interactive story that’s best played with the lights off and headphones on.

#steamdeck #killerfrequency #team17 #indiegames #interactivestory #horrorgames #videogamereview #adventuregames #choicesmatter

Revisiting Sierra’s King’s Quest Series: Part 5 – Absence Makes the Heart go Yonder King's Quest V is a nostalgic mix of both Sierra's ambition and cruelty. Remembered for its presentation, infamous puzzles, constant and ever frustrating deaths and a harsh reminder to save early, save often.

King's Quest V is peak Sierra. Ambitious, cruel, packed with endless deaths and infamous puzzles but it's presented beautifully and offers a harsh lesson in 'save early, save often.'

#steamdeck #kingsquest #sierra #sierraonline #adventuregames #pointandclick #retrogaming #pcgaming

First three episodes are top tier. The rest? Not so much.

Gaming on the Steam Deck OLED & RG CubeXX – 2025 Q4 Wrap-Up Q4 and 2025 wrapped up with some long sessions on the Steam Deck, retro surprises, bigger titles and the crushing realisation that nostalgia can be powerful but also incredibly misleading. Plus three key takeaways from Boomer Shooter December.

Long Steam Deck sessions, retro surprises, big playthroughs and nostalgia not quite holding up. Q4 wrapped up 2025 with Boomer Shooter December and a few hard lessons.

#steamdeck #q4 #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #gamingrecap #boomershooters #adventuregames #baldursgate3 #reddeadredemption

Boomer Shooter December: That’s a Wrap (Every Game Ranked) Boomer Shooter December is officially wrapped up. Some classics soared while others fell HARD and a few surprises stepped in and stole the show. Here's the final ranking, some reflection and a final verdict.

Nine classics. A few hard truths and one clear standout. Some games aged beautifully while others… just kinda stink.

Here’s my full wrap-up and rankings from Boomer Shooter December.

#steamdeck #boomershooter #retrogaming #retrofps #fps #pcgaming #linuxgaming #retrogames

Boomer Shooter December: Duke Nukem 3D Review Duke Nukem 3D is crude, it's dated and makes no apologies for what it is. Beneath the surface attitude is a rock-solid boomer shooter built on solid level design, iconic weapons and relentless momentum.

Duke Nukem 3D closes out Boomer Shooter December. It's crude, dated, controversial and it built some of the strongest first-person shooter fundamentals of the '90s. Hail to the king, baby.

#steamdeck #boomershooter #dukenukem #dukenukem3d #3drealms #retrofps #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming

Boomer Shooter December: Quake 2 Review (Nightdive Remaster) My long overdue return to Quake 2 reveals a fast, confident classic shooter with excellent level design, deliberate combat and an all-time soundtrack that more than holds up today.

Quake 2 still rules. Fast combat, solid level design and an absolutely banger soundtrack. Nightdive's remaster makes it easier than ever to revisit a classic.

#steamdeck #boomershooter #quake #quake2 #idsoftware #retrofps #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #review #gamereview

Steam Winter Sale 2025 – Cosy Games, Boomer Shooters and a Growing Backlog I've been chasing cosy, narrative-driven games ever since I finished Firewatch. This Winter Sale, I picked up some of those exact games along with a couple boomer shooters and some riskier picks that'll either consume 2026, or sit firmly on my backlog.

I've been chasing more cosy games ever since I finished Firewatch. This Winter Sale, I picked some up along with more boomer shooters and a few risky picks that’ll either hit or rot in my backlog.

#steamdeck #steamwintersale #pcgaming #linuxgaming #boomershooters #adventuregames

Boomer Shooter December Misses and Misfires: The Cuts Boomer Shooter December explored classic boomer shooters from the ’90s and early ’00s, but not every one of them survived the schedule. These are the cuts.

Boomer Shooter December explored classic boomer shooters out of the '90s and '00s. Time was limited, patience tested and many games ended up cut.

#steamdeck #boomershooters #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #90sgaming #doom #quake #dukenukem

As 2025 Comes to a Close: Thanks for Sticking Around 2025 was a fun time. Thank you for sticking around and reading the ramblings of a random internet Dad with a Steam Deck.

2025 was a fun time. Thanks for sticking around, I genuinely appreciate it.

#steamdeck #gaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #retrogaming #happynewyear #endofyear #thankyou #writing

Boomer Shooter December: Half-Life – Blue Shift Review Half-Life: Blue Shift delivers a faster, more focused take on the Black Mesa Research Facility from a different perspective. It trims the back the puzzles and leans into momentum without losing what make Half-Life so good.

Half-Life: Blue Shift delivers a fast, more focused run through Black Mesa from a different perspective. It trims back puzzles and leans into momentum without losing what makes Half-Life great.

#steamdeck #halflife #blueshift #valve #retrogaming #boomershooter #pcgaming #linuxgaming #steam

Boomer Shooter December Misses and Misfires: Doom 64 (Nightdive Studios) Doom 64 trades out Doom’s trademark speed and soundtrack for slower pacing, tedious switch hunting and a moody ambience. This results in a darker experience that never quite feels fun.

Doom 64 goes slower, darker and moodier. In doing this, it ditches the core experience that makes Doom great. We're left with sluggish movement, tedious switch hunting with ambient noise and no soundtrack.

#steamdeck #doom64 #boomershooter #retrogaming #linuxgaming #pcgaming #retrofps #doom

Boomer Shooter December Misses and Misfires: Aliens Versus Predator (1999) I remember Aliens Versus Predator as a deadset classic. Revisiting it in 2025 revealed bland campaigns, jump-scares which show their age and an Alien campaign that mostly just made me nauseous.

I remember Aliens Versus Predator as a deadset classic. Revisiting it in 2025 was actually pretty rough. Bland campaigns, ageing jump-scares and an Alien campaign that mostly just made me nauseous.

#steamdeck #aliens #predator #avp #boomershooter #retrofps #pcgaming #retrogaming #linuxgaming

Boomer Shooter December: Return to Castle Wolfenstein Review Return to Castle Wolfenstein provides classic boomer shooter mechanics in a strong World War II setting packed full of occult horror nonsense. Solid level design, memorable weapons and escalating chaos ensure it still holds up nearly 25 years later.

Return to Castle Wolfenstein delivers top tier boomer shooter action in a gritty, occult-filled WWII package. Strong level design, great weapons and escalating chaos still shine nearly 25 years on.

#steamdeck #boomershooter #rtcw #wolfenstein #fps #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #retrofps

Boomer Shooter December: Kingpin – Life of Crime (1999) Review Kingpin's gritty world, early shooter-RPG hybrid quirks and unapologetically filthy aesthetic make this revenge shooter far more entertaining than you'd expect.

Kingpin is a gritty slice of '90s boomer shooter goodness. Its early shooter-RPG hybrid quirks and filthy aesthetic make it far better than expected.

#steamdeck #boomershooter #kingpin #quake2 #xatrix #pcgaming #linuxgaming #retrogaming #boomershooterdecember #fps #gangster #crime

Boomer Shooter December: Rise of the Triad (Ludicrous Edition) Review Rise of the Triad is loud and stupid fun packed full of explosions and gibs galore, but its level design drags the whole ridiculous ride down a notch.

Boomer Shooter December rolls on with Rise of the Triad. It's held back by poor level design, but it's still some gib-tastic '90s mayhem.

#steamdeck #boomershooterdecember #riseofthetriad #rott #apogee #3drealms #nightdivestudios #retrogaming #fps #pcgaming #linuxgaming

Boomer Shooter December: Quake Review (Nightdive Remaster) Quake is proof that some shooters just don’t age. Great level deisgn, punchy weapons and a bleak ’90s atmosphere make it a fantastic way to kick off Boomer Shooter December.

Quake is proof that some first-person shooters just don’t age. Good level deisgn? Check. Punchy weapons? Check. Bleak ’90s atmosphere? Check. What a way to kick off Boomer Shooter December.

#steamdeck #boomershooterdecember #quake #fps #idsoftware #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #90sgaming

Crazy Taxi is STILL such a fun game.

Boomer Shooter December: A Month of Retro Carnage December becomes Boomer Shooter Month as I make my way through classic ’90s and ’00s first-person shooters. Pure retro chaos awaits!

I dub thee, Boomer Shooter December! A whole month of fast, loud retro first-person shooter goodness. Come along if you like explosions.

#steamdeck #boomershooter #retrogaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #dukenukem #doom #quake #riseofthetriad #fpsgaming #oldschoolgaming

Steam Black Friday Sale 2025 – A Surprising Haul Steam finally dropped the long-rumoured Black Friday sale. My wallet didn't stand a chance. What a way to kick off Boomer Shooter December!

Steam finally dropped the long-rumoured Black Friday sale. Like most people, my wallet didn't stand a chance.

#steamdeck #steamsale #blackfriday #blackfriday2025 #pcgaming #linuxgaming #retrogaming #boomershooter #quake #doom #fallout #ionfury #arcanum #pointandclick

The Dusty Game Society November Pick: GoldenEye 007 Review GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64 is a nostalgic first-person shooter. The campaign absolutely shows its age, but the chaotic split-screen multiplayer still delivers legendary fun that’s hard to beat.

GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64 is a first-person shooter packed full of nostalgia. The campaign shows its age, but the chaotic split-screen multiplayer is hard to beat.

#steamdeck #goldeneye #007 #nintendo64 #n64 #fps #multiplayer #dustygamesociety #retrogaming #retroreview

Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam Deck Review – Smooth, Immersive and Replayable Baldur's Gate 3 on the Steam Deck is an anomaly. It's a massive, polished AAA RPG and it simply blows my mind how it performs on the Steam Deck, thanks to to the native build.

Baldur's Gate 3 on the Steam Deck is an anomaly. It's a massive, polished AAA RPG and it blows my mind how it performs on the Steam Deck, thanks to to the native build.

#steamdeck #baldursgate3 #bg3 #larian #steamdeckreview #steamdeckgaming #linuxgaming

How to install Non-Steam Game Launchers on Steam Deck with NonSteamLaunchers This guide will explain how to install third-party game launchers on your Steam Deck with NonSteamLaunchers.

Install third-party game launchers on Steam Deck easily with NonSteamLaunchers.

#steamdeck #guide #gog #epicgames #nonsteamlaunchers #thirdparty #nonsteamgames #proton #steamdeckguide #gamingonlinux #pcgaming #linuxgaming