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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.

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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.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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
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.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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
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.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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
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.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:33 AM
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
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.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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: 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.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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: 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.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:15 AM
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
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.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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
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.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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
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.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:48 PM
2025 was a fun time. Thanks for sticking around, I genuinely appreciate it.

#steamdeck #gaming #pcgaming #linuxgaming #retrogaming #happynewyear #endofyear #thankyou #writing
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.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:47 AM
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.

#steamf="/hashtag/steamdeck" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#steamdeck #halflife #blueshift #valve #retrogaming #boomershooter #pcgaming #linuxgaming #steam
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.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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 #doomef="/hashtag/doom64" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#doom64 #boomershooter #retrogaming #linuxgaming #pcgaming #retrofps #doom
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.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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 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.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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: 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.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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: 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.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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: 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.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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
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.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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
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!
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December 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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
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!
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December 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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
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.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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
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.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Revisiting Sierra's King's Quest Series in 2025. Part 4 - The Perils of Rosella.

#steamdeck #kingsquest #kingsquest4 #perilsofrosella #sierra #adventuregames #pointandclick #retrof="/hashtag/retrogames" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#retrogames #retro #retrogaming #ags #adventuregamestudio #remake #retold #daventry #kq4
Revisiting Sierra’s King’s Quest Series: Part 4 – The Perils of Rosella Retold
King's Quest 4 pushes the series into the future with the introduction of Sierra's SCI egnine. Unfortunately, everything else takes a backseat while they show it off.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Slight update to the Steam Deck build of Baldur’s Gate 3 guide.
Made some changes to my recommended settings. Goodbye FSR, hello mostly Medium settings!

#steamdeck #baldursgate3 #larian #steamdeckguide #deckverified #larianstudios #pcgaming #linuxgaming #bg3 #rpg
Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam Deck Build Guide: How to Enable It for the Best Performance
How to enable the Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam Deck build for smoother gameplay, better performance and my recommended settings to get you through Act 3.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM