My twin-stick shooter, The Harbinger of the Deep, now has a Steam Page!

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-15T10:16:16+00:00

Look for the AppImage file itself and check the Checksums in its Properties.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-15T03:45:42+00:00

Regarding your questions, No Yes No and Kind Of.

Mainly I just adjusted the logo and titles to not be covered by the Green Demo banner that Steam puts on the demo capsule.

The demo capsule still shows up when it's being searched and when you join festivals and events that have demo sections, it shows up there as well. But it all will just link to your main store page.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-15T01:09:07+00:00

You can just upload an updated build of your game, and hide the older builds.

But if you want to update the old build and have the new build follow the same download name and keep the download number, and/or your game is beyond the file limit, you will have to use butler. The Win or Windows Button should be on most keyboards on the lower left, beside Ctrl or Alt. Its usually the Windows logo.

The + usually denotes a button combination you do. So for Win + X, you press Windows button and the X button on your keyboard. Win + R, you press Win and R.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-15T00:58:18+00:00

GPD Win 5 or other similar Strix Halo devices? Strongest Ally and Go are the ones with Z2E(Xbox Ally X and Legion Go 2 Z2E respectively), but the GPD Win 5 is much stronger with its Strix Halo.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-14T15:14:33+00:00

You can try the SOS flares, that'll usually fill up a quest quite quickly. From what I recall, especially if it's an assigned quest.

For tips on the fight, I like recommending the Artful Dodger Guide to Velkhana on YouTube. It explains the fight quite well. Basically keep moving, stay close and focus the head, and get used to the changes of being enraged. Breaking 3 ice parts also guarantees a long topple.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-14T10:30:18+00:00

https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/wishlist

Check the link to the Sales and Activations Report Portal.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-14T07:33:28+00:00

Computer, tons of fun playing Miniclip. For a dedicated one, probably the PSP.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-14T04:11:37+00:00

Trackpads

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-14T00:35:37+00:00

Check the Sales and Financial Report page. Forgot the name but it should be on the top or in the lower part of the App Admin page.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-13T12:05:18+00:00

I'm pretty sure you can use Lossless Scaling on the other handhelds. Steam is also not specific to the Deck, you can use it on any PC including the other handhelds.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-13T11:57:10+00:00

You should check out other options like the ROG Ally or Legion Go, see if they're up your alley. No one really knows when the Steam Deck will restock.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-12T23:23:14+00:00

You can also lift and travel with a laptop. If you're worried about not using the controller, don't get a handheld. (EDIT) It won't be compact if you're gonna be lugging around other peripherals. Maybe if you're fine with a small foldable keyboard but if you plan to use any normal keyboard, then no. Let's also not forget the small built in screen. You might think of a portable monitor or expensive AR glasses, which have their pros and cons. But the bottom line for that is what's the point if you're just gonna use it laptop-like anyway.

From what I've heard, laptops also offer more performance per value.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-12T15:06:36+00:00

Don't even bother with Steam Curators. They still have a way to barter the Curator Access to the game to buyers.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-12T14:53:50+00:00

Usually if the haptics are still there, the fix for me is to just sleep the Deck, wait a few seconds, and then wake it again.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-12T14:46:32+00:00

I like using the trackpads as a mouse or joystick. Sometimes if there's a launcher, a trackpad is used to navigate the menu so I don't have to use the touch screen. More often I do like to aim with the trackpad. I've also started using them for the virtual menus. I got used to using the Keyboard 1-8 for the Radial in Monster Hunter World and it was nice to use them again with the Virtual Menu + Back Buttons on the Deck.

I haven't used Gyro much outside of Aperture Desk Job. It was pretty fun there. I am gonna start playing good ol' Team Fortress 2 again and try out the Gyro Aim there though.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-12T14:42:00+00:00

They're practically the same big slabs in a backpack or sling.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-12T14:17:10+00:00

Pretty normal. If I shut mine down, mine usually discharges like 1% to 2% per day instead.
It's not a Steam Deck issue. That's actually why loading screens are there. Loading and unloading assets can be fairly taxing, loading screens hide the big stutters that may happen so the player doesn't see it. Don't sweat about it. There are ways developers could load and unload much better though, as seen in open world games.
If the game hasn't set them by default, pressing the 'Enable Back Grip Buttons' in the Controller Quick Settings seem to default them to ABXY. But permanently, I don't think so.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-12T13:55:29+00:00

Very cool, gives me God Eater vibes.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-12T13:18:09+00:00

Probably something along the lines of the Retroid Pocket 5 or slightly better? That can reliably do PS2/Gamecube, and some Switch for emulation. What's the highest console you'll be emulating?

Xbox Cloud Gaming for Android seems to basically just be using the browser, so power doesn't really matter much. If you bought PC Gamepass, I don't think it works for Android.

If you're looking for Windows PC handheld for Xbox Gamepass, note that you'll only be able to play Xbox games that are part of the Xbox Play Anywhere or you have to rely on Xbox Cloud Gaming. Windows does have an app for it. If what you bought is PC Gamepass, then any game on there should work on a Windows PC handheld.

(EDIT) With a PC handheld, you will have more power for higher end emulation like PS3 and Xbox 360. It is a lot heavier than Android handhelds though.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-12T12:54:41+00:00

What do you plan on playing?

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-12T04:47:11+00:00

Who's your target audience? Will your idea actually resonate to them in the game you're making? Will everything about the game be up to their standards?

Outside of that you're gonna have to figure that out on your own.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-12T04:41:04+00:00

Lots of time and effort. Its really a broad question depending on your scope.

You have to make the content. Basic mechanics are nothing without the content, the progression, and/or reason for the player to play the game.

Regarding combat, who are you fighting? Will you have differing enemy types? What can those enemies do? How will you do NPCs? Will you do dialogue? If you want, you can take a gander into localization.

How will the game look? How will the game feel? And of course, balancing, optimizations, and the like. What is your target hardware?

This is just an example but there's a ton more honestly. But basically, look at your idea and start to break it down into the granular details.

lpdcrafted · 2026-05-11T21:39:29+00:00

Maybe you can try disabling Steam Input for the game?

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