A player whose Steam Deck was accidentally damaged received help from IndieGameJoe, a well-known and highly respected game marketing consultant.
Ugh, seriously, the worst feeling is realizing you left something on your car roof! It actually happened to me, and it ended up costing a ton of money. Talk about a gamer fail!
They made a costly error, losing their Steam Deck – worth $650 – after leaving it on their car. They had bought it before the price went up in May 2026.
A Reddit user named ‘Cluclap’ posted pictures of their damaged Steam Deck to the r/steamdeck subreddit, and shared the story of what happened.
Worst Day Ever.
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The person posting said they were driving with their shopping bags when their Steam Deck slipped and fell off the roof of their car. As they turned right, they realized it had fallen into the road and was unfortunately run over by another car in the lane next to them.
The console’s screen was completely shattered, meaning it was beyond repair. However, the problem wasn’t entirely unsolvable.
Indie Game Joe replaces player’s ruined Steam Deck in viral act of kindness
After Cluclap shared the photos on Reddit, Indie Game Joe, a well-known games marketing expert, contacted them directly.
Indie Game Joe creates incredibly popular online games, especially scary ones like ‘Don’t Scream’ and ‘Paranormal Tales.’ He’s built a large audience on social media, so the team at Cluclap were thrilled when he contacted them.
Joe offered to either replace the item or refund the money, saying, “Everyone makes mistakes, and it’s frustrating, but it took courage to share what happened.”
Cluclap shared details about their interaction in another post, expressing they were both surprised and thankful for Joe’s generosity.
I’m completely overwhelmed because I never imagined this would happen. I thought my post would just be a slightly embarrassing story, a warning to others not to make the same mistake I did.
Worst Day Ever PT2/Happy Ending/Repair Donation
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Cluclap mentioned they’re giving away their original console to someone who either wants to fix it up or use it for parts.
The post has become incredibly popular beyond Reddit, and people in gaming communities on platforms like X and Instagram are especially moved by Joe’s kindness.
“Making the world a kinder place one indie game at a time,” one wrote on X.
“If only everyone was this nice on the internet,” another remarked.
Even Joe contributed to the online conversation, posting a heartwarming quote from the animated Christmas movie, Klaus.
Just a little reminder that even small acts of kindness – like saying good morning or giving a compliment – can have a surprisingly big impact. So remember to be kind to others!
Klaus once said that one act of kindness inspires another. Indie Game Joe shared this idea, reminding everyone that even small gestures – like saying good morning or giving a compliment – can have a surprisingly big impact. So, let’s all try to be kind!
After many months of being hard to find, Valve has finally restocked the OLED Steam Deck. However, some models now cost over $200 more than they used to.
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