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Epic has no Linux client yet, so Steam Deck owners use Heroic. Here is the full setup, from Discover to Game Mode, plus the failures worth knowing about.

Epic confirmed a native Linux client is coming soon. No date, and not in the next preview build. Here is what it actually changes for Steam Deck owners.

Asobi brings PlayStation Plus Premium cloud streaming to the Steam Deck, which used to be a PS Portal exclusive. Here is what it does that chiaki-ng cannot, and what it costs.

A GBA SP shaped Linux handheld with a great 4:3 screen and a protected display when folded. The Miyoo Flip is one of the easiest budget recommendations going, especially the V2.

Bazzite brings the SteamOS experience to handhelds Valve does not support. Newer drivers, a friendlier installer, and it runs on almost anything x86.

SteamOS 3.8 opened up to third-party handhelds in June 2026. Here is an honest comparison of SteamOS, Bazzite, and Windows for emulation and PC gaming.

The RG35XX H is the horizontal member of Anbernic's budget H700 family. Dual analog sticks, a great 3.5 inch screen, and first class muOS support for about $58.

The TrimUI Brick Pro takes the beloved Brick formula and gives it a bigger 3.95 inch screen. It is a budget Linux handheld built for sharp 2D retro gaming up to PS1.

ROCKNIX shipped its first new stable build in over a year on June 1, 2026, now covering around 66 devices. Here is what changed and what is supported.

PortMaster brings hundreds of native game ports to retro handhelds, from indie classics to open-source remakes. Here is how to install it and start.

How to set up RetroDECK on the Steam Deck in 2026, how it differs from EmuDeck, and why the recent rewrite made it one of the easiest options.

The Powkiddy RGB30 is a budget handheld built around a 4 inch square screen. It is made for 8-bit and 16-bit games, and it runs them beautifully.

The Powkiddy X55 puts a big 5.5 inch 720p screen on the RK3566 chip. It is a large, affordable handheld for couch sessions up to PS1.

The Trimui Smart Pro is a budget widescreen handheld with a 4.96 inch 720p screen, dual sticks, and a big battery. It is a strong value up to PS1.

ROCKNIX is the first custom firmware to bring native Steam and Proton to Android handhelds. Here is how to install it and what to expect from Steam on ARM.

The Anbernic RG Vita Pro pairs a 5.5-inch 1080p display with the RK3576 chipset and dual-boot Android/Linux. We test PSP upscaling, PS2 performance, and whether it justifies the price.

Linux vs Android retro gaming handhelds explained. Setup complexity, emulation performance, custom firmware options, and which OS fits your needs.

The Lenovo Legion Go S brings an 8" screen and AMD horsepower to SteamOS — a legitimate Steam Deck OLED alternative that trades OLED and portability for raw size and power.

The best emulation handheld ever made — if you can justify the price. The Steam Deck OLED is a retro gaming powerhouse hiding inside a PC gaming device.