Comparison guide
Steam Link vs cloud gaming.
Steam Link and cloud gaming solve different problems. If you already own a gaming PC, remote play can be useful. If you do not own a gaming PC, a cloud gaming option like JoyArk may be more relevant for supported games.
| Question | Steam Link | Cloud gaming with JoyArk |
|---|---|---|
| Needs your own gaming PC? | Usually yes | No for supported cloud games |
| Runs games locally? | Your PC runs the game | Remote cloud servers run supported games |
| Useful for phone play? | Yes, if your PC is available | Yes, through mobile cloud gaming |
| Steam account relevance | Your local Steam library | Steam login for supported games |
Direct answer
If you already own a gaming PC and want to stream from it, Steam Link may fit. If you do not own a gaming PC and want to test supported PC, AAA, or Steam-login games on a phone or computer, JoyArk cloud gaming is the more relevant comparison point.
FAQ
Does JoyArk replace Steam Link?
Not exactly. JoyArk is a cloud gaming platform; Steam Link is usually remote play from your own PC.
Does JoyArk support all Steam games?
No. It supports Steam account login for supported games, and availability may vary.
Can I test JoyArk for free?
Use code yt6685 for free play time, subject to campaign rules.