Comparison

Steam Link vs CardRun 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

CardRun 2

Features
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Einfach zu lernen – schwer zu meistern. Card Run 2 ist die konsequente Weiterentwicklung des erfolgreichen ersten Teils und kombiniert einfache Regeln mit überraschender taktischer Tiefe. Lege deine Handkarten passend nach gleicher Farbe oder gleicher Zahl in der Mitte ab, baue dein Deck strategisch aus und stelle dich einer Reihe ungewöhnlicher Gegner mit einzigartigen Fähigkeiten. Was zunächst simpel wirkt, entwickelt sich schnell zu einem überraschend anspruchsvollen Kartenspiel mit Deckbuilding-Elementen und auswählbarem Fortschrittspfad. Jede Partie dauert nur wenige Minuten und kann jederzeit pausiert werden – perfekt für eine schnelle Runde zwischendurch. Wähle zwischen sieben einzigartigen Startfiguren mit eigenen Fähigkeiten: • der Kartenspieler • der Werkzeugmeister • der Zahlenfuchs • das Pferdemädchen • die Künstlerin • Bulk • der Feuerwehrmann Nutze 13 verschiedene Werkzeuge wie zum Beispiel • den Pinsel • den Radiergummi • oder wirf deinem Gegner eine Kuhflade ins Gesicht Schalte über 30 Erfolge frei wie • Green Day • 10 kleine Jägermeister • Einmal um die Welt Messe dich mit anderen Spielern. Vergleiche deine Ergebnisse in der weltweiten Highscoreliste. • Volle Game-Center-Unterstützung. • Komplett kostenlos. Sei kein Frosch – und zeig deinen Gegnern, wo der Hammer hängt!

Screenshots

Steam Link4 screens
CardRun 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CardRun 2 at every 3 days against Steam Link's every 3 weeks. Steam Link's advantage is device support (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, CardRun 2 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Steam Link versus CardRun 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteam LinkCardRun 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB83 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperValveAndreas Seiler

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

CardRun 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Steam Link

No in-app purchases

None

CardRun 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steam Link free?
Steam Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CardRun 2 free?
CardRun 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steam Link or CardRun 2 have ads?
Neither Steam Link nor CardRun 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steam Link or CardRun 2?
Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and CardRun 2 every 3 days. Most recently, Steam Link was updated on November 13, 2026 and CardRun 2 on November 5, 2026.

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