PRAGMATA is easily one of my favorite games this year, and possibly one of my favorites that Ive ever played. Part of what makes it so enjoyable is that its very playable on the Steam Deck. Its a blast to take it wherever I go, and its completely playable all the way through this way. Luckily, for us, this isnt the only way to play portably, since the game is also releasing on the Switch 2. So, I decided to play for myself and compare the two to see which is gonna be the best portable experience.
The comparisons are done with the Steam Deck’s default settings and primarily comparing Switch 2 handheld mode vs the Deck’s default, unless specified otherwise. We use an OLED Steam Deck for testing.
It’s great to see such enthusiasm for PRAGMATA! The comparison between the Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck is definitely an interesting topic, especially with how diverse gaming experiences can be on different platforms. Looking forward to more discussions on this!