Some players chase platinum trophies. Others just want to tend crops in peace.

But all of us — whether we play on a Steam Deck, a console, or a cracked old PC — carry a certain playstyle that shapes how we experience games.

 

This isn’t a definitive guide. It’s not a tier list. It’s a mirror — a playful one.

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At Nerdfolio, we just happen to own a Steam Deck, so that’s the lens we’re using. But these personas? They’re bigger than the console. They’re about the kinds of games that draw you in, and the kind of gamer they reveal in you.

 

So whether you grind for loot, build tiny towns, or lose hours just wandering and vibing…

Let’s find out:

 

Which Steam Deck persona are you?

 

     1. The Immersed Wander

Games: Elden Ring, Hogwards Legacy, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Fallout 76

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You don't travel. You walk. You lose hours to "just one more cave." Side quests are main quests, and lore videos are bedtime stories.

 

Do you even remember what the main quest was?

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     2. The Cozy Crafter

Games: Stardew Valley, Dinkum, Raft, Go-Go Town!, Supermarket Together, Hello Kitty Island Adventure

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You have three farms, five shops, and zero stress. You play to unwind, to vibe, to decorate the perfect kitchen.

 

Will absolutely cry if an NPC forgets their birthday?

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     3. The Loot-Loop Addict

Games: Soulstone Survivors, Palworld, Temtem: Swarm, Terraria

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You live for the grind. Color-coded loot? Inject it. Min-maxing your stats? Therapy. Numbers flying on screen? That's your happy place.

 

"Ill stop after this run" — you, lying again.

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     4. The Chaos Coordinator

Games: GTA V Enhanced, Far Cry 6, Fallout 76, Palworld

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You start missions with good intentions... then blow everything up. You believe in freedom, but also in grenades.

 

Pets? Armed. Enemies? Confused. Fun? Maxed out.

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     5. The Indie Escapist

Games: Stray, Luma Island, Dinkum, Raft

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You chase vibes over graphics, emotions over explosions. You find meaning in the small stuff and recommend games that make your friends cry.

 

Probably owns a tote bag and a warm beverage.

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     6. The Story Seeker

Games: Batman: Arkham Knight, Hogwarts Legacy, The Witcher 3, GTA V Enhanced

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You're here for character arcs, voice acting and That One Cutscene. You explore lore tabs like it's your diary.

 

"This game changed my life" is something you've said unironically.

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     7. The Soft Mayor

Games: Go-Go Town!, Supermarket Together, Dinkum, Stardew Valley

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You run your towns like a cozy empire. You're part CEO, part best friend to everyone. Your spread sheets probably have flower icons.

 

You're idea of chaos is running out of cabbage seeds.

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     8. The Grit & Grind Hero

Games: Elden Ring, Terraria, Soulstone Survivors

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You suffer on purpose. The harder the boss, the stronger your will. You don't want easy wins — you want to earn them.

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"I beat it without summons" is both your flex and your curse.

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     9. The explorer with a Backpack

Games: Stray, Raft, Fallout 76, The Witcher 3

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You follow the path least travelled — even if it's not a path at all. You love open worlds, strange lore, and the joy of getting lost.

 

Definitely the type to crouch next to in-game wildlife just to vibe.

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    10. The Vibe Collector

Games: Luma Island, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Stardew Valley, Palworld

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You play what feels right. Cute? You're in. Peaceful? Even better. You're here for colors, coziness, and character customization.

 

May or may not own more plushies than controllers.

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Of course, these personas are just the beginning. The games we mentioned? They’re just what we happen to have loaded on our own Steam Deck. But the truth is, these playstyles exist across every console, every platform, every collection. You might see yourself in more than one. Or maybe you didn’t see yourself here at all — and that’s kind of the point. There are countless ways to play, and even more reasons why we play.

 

So tell us:

 

What kind of player are you?

What games shaped your style?

And if there’s a whole other persona out there we haven’t “unlocked” yet — what would it be?

 

Let’s hear it!​​​​​​​​​