I switched from EmuDeck to RetroDeck for retro gaming, and the setup alone convinced me to stay

A hands-on comparison of RetroDeck vs EmuDeck for retro gaming on Linux handhelds like the Steam Deck. RetroDeck installs via Flathub, uses ES-DE as its frontend with a custom retro theme, and bundles RetroArch cores for broad platform support. The author tested Nintendo platforms (NES through DS) on a One Xplayer X1 Mini with strong results. Key advantages noted for RetroDeck include a simpler initial setup, cleaner folder organization with platform icons, selective Steam integration limited to favorites, and a more visually appealing ES-DE skin compared to EmuDeck.