Can the Steam Deck Play Android Games?
Nope, the Steam Deck can't directly play Android games because it's not running on Android OS. It's built with SteamOS, which is based on Linux. So, unless the game also has a Linux version available on Steam or you find a workaround using compatibility layers or emulators, Android games won't work out of the box.
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Hot take, but why would you want to play Android games on a Steam Deck? It's designed for PC games, which are generally more complex and detailed. Seems like using a rocket launcher to swat a fly.
Actually, with a bit of tinkering, you can. The Steam Deck is pretty much a handheld PC, so you could technically install an Android emulator and run Android games through that. It's not what the device was made for, but where there's a will (and a bit of tech savviness), there's a way.
I managed to run Android games on my Steam Deck by installing an emulator. It's not the most straightforward process, and the performance can be hit-or-miss depending on the game, but it's definitely possible.
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