Steam Link vs Aetheron
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steam Link
Play your PC Steam games on your iPhone or iPad. Connect a controller and stream your library wirelessly from your computer to your mobile device. Enjoy your favorite titles on the go with this app.
- Stream Steam library to mobile
- Use MFI or Steam controllers
- Play on iPhone or iPad
- Requires iOS 11.0+
- Connect to PC on same network
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The Steam Link app brings desktop gaming to your iPhone or iPad. Just pair an MFI or Steam controller to your device, connect to a computer running Steam on the same local network, and start playing your existing Steam games. Requirements: * iPhone or iPad using iOS 11.0 or higher * Computer running Steam - Windows, Mac, or Linux * iOS device must be on the same local network as the computer running Steam For best performance: * Connect your computer using Ethernet to your 5Ghz WiFi router * Connect your iOS device to the 5GHz band of your WiFi network * Keep your iOS device within a reasonable range of your router
Aetheron
A social deduction thriller where players race to secure systems or sabotage a mission. Navigate lies and alliances in quick, offline sessions with unique futuristic roles and abilities. Perfect for gatherings and strategy gaming.
- Social deduction gameplay
- Local multiplayer (5-10 players)
- Offline play
- Quick 20-30 minute sessions
- Futuristic roles and abilities
- No account or ads required
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AETHERON: INFILTRATION DETECTED Who can you trust when the future of Aetheron hangs in the balance? In this gripping social deduction thriller, corporate operatives race against time to secure critical systems while infiltrators work from within to sabotage the mission. Every decision matters. Every ally is suspect. GAME HIGHLIGHTS - SOCIAL DEDUCTION MASTERY: Navigate webs of lies, alliances, and betrayal - LOCAL MULTIPLAYER: 5-10 players share one device - perfect for gatherings - QUICK SESSIONS: Intense 20-30 minute games that keep everyone engaged - NO INTERNET NEEDED: Play anywhere - planes, camps, game nights FUTURISTIC ROLES AND ABILITIES Each player receives unique powers in this cyberpunk world: - Vision: Neural enhancement reveals hidden enemies - Sentinal: Advanced tech detects the Vision operative - Shadow: Cloaking abilities hide from enemy detection - Phantom: Master of disguise, appears as Vision to others - Plus specialized roles that change every game PRIVACY CHAMPIONS Your privacy matters. Aetheron collects ZERO data, requires no accounts, has no ads, and works completely offline. Pure strategy gaming without compromise. PERFECT FOR Game nights, parties, team building, travel, family gatherings, strategy gaming groups. Experience the tension of never knowing who's on your side. Download Aetheron and discover the future of social deduction gaming. Will you secure the facility, or will infiltrators compromise everything? The choice - and the trust - is yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Steam Link at Free against Aetheron's $4.99. Steam Link also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 1) and device support (6 vs 3). Aetheron's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Steam Link is free to download; Aetheron costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aetheron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steam Link has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Steam Link | Aetheron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.3 (3K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valve | John McWhirter |
Customer experience
Steam Link
Aetheron
Bugs and requests
Steam Link
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on startup
- Audio issues and sound problems
- Controller mapping and input problems
- Streaming quality and performance inconsistencies
Requested features
4 requests- Allow playing games with PC off
- Add remote access and PC control features
- Improve touch screen controls and customization
- Expand device compatibility
Aetheron
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Steam Link
No in-app purchases
Aetheron
No in-app purchases
