Valve’s Steam Deck? Still up there with top handheld games since 2022. Oh, and guess what? There’s a newer version, Steam Deck OLED, with a 90Hz screen. Yeah, if you’re into sharper graphics or whatever.
So, I stumbled upon this game, Better With A Friend. Not the epic RPG kind, just simple fun. A dev on Reddit shared how it started as a little holiday project with their girlfriend. Cute, right? Anyway — they now play it with anyone who’s up for a quick five-minute game (that somehow always lasts longer, you know how it goes).
And get this: No extra controllers needed! Just face your buddy and play. It’s got Dots N Boxes, Tic-Tac-Toe, and others like Checkers and Snake. Plus, trivia and flags to guess. Random memory — those restaurant paper mats were perfect for Dots N Boxes back in the day. Anyone else?
The artwork screams “playful,” like those doodles you made when you were bored. Perfect for killing time on road trips or just chilling.
Oh, about compatibility: “unknown,” says Steam. I guess it’s a thing with minimum players for reviews. The dev mentioned on Reddit that submitting for review isn’t an option for them. Also, heads up — while there’s no edgy content, some trivia may be adult territory. Maybe keep the kids to the simple games.
Anyway, the idea of this game made me smile. Simple stuff sometimes does the trick, don’t you think?
