Comparison

Steam Link vs DAT GAME

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

DAT GAME

This social party game encourages real connection and laughter among players using a single device. It features prompts for acting, answering questions, or sharing stories, making any gathering more engaging and memorable. Designed for in-person interaction, it eliminates awkward silences and small talk.

Highlights
  • Single device multiplayer
  • Interactive prompts (Do, Ask, Tell)
  • Multiple themed decks
  • Focus on connection, not winning
  • Sparks laughter and stories
  • Easy to learn
Features
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DAT GAME is the ultimate social party game designed for multiple players while using only one device! Get people laughing, talking, and actually connecting. Whether you're with friends, adult family, coworkers, or even strangers, DAT GAME turns any gathering into an unforgettable experience. Perfect for adult family game nights, dinner parties, camping, road trips, and long lines at an amusement park. No matter the vibe you want to create, DAT GAME helps you deliver! No awkward silences. No boring small talk. Just real moments, real laughs and real connection. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a Deck. Choose the deck that suits you! 2. Add Players. Enter everyone playing. (Play together on one phone.) 3. Spin the Wheel. See whose turn it is. 4. Pick the card. The selected player chooses a DO, ASK, or TELL for another player to: DO – Act it out ASK – Answer it TELL – Share a story 5. Read It Out Loud. Let everyone hear it. 6. Play & Pass. Once the prompt is complete, start a new round and repeat. WHY PEOPLE LOVE DAT GAME • Easy to learn, impossible to play wrong • Perfect icebreaker for any group • Sparks laughter, stories and unexpected moments • Great for parties, game nights, road trips and more • Designed for real in-person interaction PLAY YOUR WAY Choose from different decks depending on your vibe: • Original (OG) – The classic DAT GAME experience • After Hours – Bold, unfiltered, adults-only content More decks and themes coming soon! BUILT FOR REAL CONNECTION DAT GAME isn’t about winning. There are no points. No scores. It’s about laughing until your stomach hurts. It’s about learning something new about the people around you. It’s about creating moments you’ll actually remember. PERFECT FOR • Parties • Camping • Date nights • Pre-games • Icebreakers • Hanging with friends Anywhere & anytime people are together.

Screenshots

Steam Link4 screens
DAT GAME4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DAT GAME at 100% against Steam Link's 43%. DAT GAME also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). Steam Link's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. DAT GAME sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Steam Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DAT GAME 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Steam Link's written reviews are positive against 100% of DAT GAME's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, DAT GAME every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Steam Link versus DAT GAME: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteam LinkDAT GAME
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB105 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperValveKasper Games

Customer experience

Steam Link

All ratings3,041 ratings
Positive52.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative37.0%
Written reviews1,638 reviews
Positive42.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative47.0%

DAT GAME

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DAT GAME

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Steam Link

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DAT GAME

One-time2
  • Premium Deck$2.99
  • Bundle Purchase$5.99

Questions

Is Steam Link free?
Steam Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DAT GAME free?
DAT GAME is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Steam Link or DAT GAME?
DAT GAME is rated higher. Steam Link averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while DAT GAME averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Steam Link or DAT GAME have ads?
Neither Steam Link nor DAT GAME shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Steam Link or DAT GAME?
Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and DAT GAME every 5 weeks. Most recently, Steam Link was updated on November 5, 2026 and DAT GAME on October 31, 2026.

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