Steam Link vs Villain Smash
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
Villain Smash
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Got a bad day? Time to smash some stress away! Villain Smash is a fun, instant stress-relief game where you unleash satisfying beatdowns on a customizable dummy. SATISFYING BEATDOWNS Smash, punch, and whack the dummy with simple, responsive controls! VARIOUS WEAPONS Equip an array of fun weapons to unleash your attacks. Dual-wield weapons for double the fun! FACIAL DOODLES Express your creativity! Draw hilarious scribbles, glasses, and funny details directly on the dummy. Download Villain Smash now and start smashing your stress away!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steam Link at none against Villain Smash's 1. Steam Link also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Villain Smash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Steam Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
Steam Link ships an update every 3 weeks, Villain Smash every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steam Link | Villain Smash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Valve | Cookies Studio |
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
Villain Smash
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Steam Link
No in-app purchases
Villain Smash
- Supporter Tier$2.99
