Review: SNØ Is a Challenging, Charming, Relaxing Indie Game, Perfect for Steam Deck

The quote that “the medium is the message” often applies in ways that McLuhan could never have imagined. For example, though my gaming laptop has a great screen, if I’m playing a visually grand title — like Forza 4 or Space Marines 2 — I refuse to play them anywhere but on a widescreen monitor. Similarly, though some small games look great on a big screen, they often seem best on a handheld console, like a Steam Deck, where their simple visual style feels natural, as does their low stakes.