Hi, I have been thinking about getting a steam deck as I would love to be able to play things like stardew and skyrim with mods without having to buy a computer. I also would love to be able to play the indie games I see on YouTube like scene investigators and other crime ones that never make it to switch. So my question is, would a steam deck be wasted on me? As I’m not a “proper gamer” and know next to nothing about modding games and consoles.
Your first mistake is using the phrase “proper gamer.” What the hell is that anyway? Someone that lives in their parent’s basement, games 20 hours a day and never washes?
A gamer is simply a person that likes to play. You don’t have to know everything about modding and consoles to be a gamer no different than you don’t have to be a automotive engineer to enjoy driving. Would a Steam Deck be wasted on you? Yes, if you are simply unwilling to learn.
If you’re willing to learn how to apply mods and are willing to learn about how Steam Deck works (keep in mind, it’s a portable computer, it’s not a Switch, it’s not a console) then Steam Deck might be good for you and you can get a lot of great gaming out of it.