it’s possible for you to throw yourself on the couch and play for hours.
It can technically play any PC game if you install Windows.
More than 500 games are verified.
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This list doesn’t just pick the best-rated titles on Steam.
Here are the best games for Steam Deck.
It combines outstanding controls and a tough yet fair difficulty curve.
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The story is bolstered by excellent voice acting.
It’s a difficult game, though difficulty parameters are available for less experienced players.
It’s also a bit repetitive, as the game unfolds over multiple attempts to escape Hades.
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It’s not a graphically demanding game, either, so it won’t chew up your battery.
You expectedThe Witcher 3: The Wild HuntorGod of War.
A love letter to NintendosPaper Mariofranchise,Bug Fablesmashes traditional turn-based RPG combat with various timing-based attacks.
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As its graphical style hints,Bug Fablesis a family-friendly game that doesnt delve into mature concepts.
Still, it has a fun story, comical characters, charming music, and clever writing.
This game has something for everyone.
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There are dozens of games, butCelesterises to the top of this hotly contested slot.
It’s an outrageously fun, tight, and smooth platformer.
The controls are excellent, and the gameplay is so slick it feels wired to your brain.
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The game has aLinuxnative version, too.
Celesteis a challenging game, but the games rapid pace makes each death feel less punishing.
Dont want the grind?
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you’ve got the option to dig into the games accessibility options and tune it to your preference.
Indeed, length is the games only downside.
Youll be craving more when its over.
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CivilizationVIhas received numerous updates, and two big expansion packs, since its release in 2016.
Its packed with features, improvements, and balance changes that refine the experience.
It upsets expectations for a first-person shooter with a unique hook: Your foes move when you move.
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The result is a strange, exhilarating first-person dance that recalls the bullet-time effects made famous byThe Matrix.
This game is another Linux native title, which means it will play with zero issues on Steam Deck.
Unfortunately,SUPERHOTscampaign is short, lasting just three hours for most players.
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Extra modes add variety and challenge for those who find the gameplay addictive.
Dedicated players can spend over a hundred hours collecting every item and befriending every non-player character (NPC).
Still, its charming graphics and excellent music help set it apart from other chill games.
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It’s Linux native, too, ensuring smooth and bug-free gameplay.
It’s bafflingly difficult, bafflingly brilliant, and bafflingly unique.
The game’s core hook is simple sentences formed by pushing word blocks around the screen.
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They change the rules of the level, making it possible to accomplish what initially seems impossible.
Indeed, the game’s baffling concept is its only real downside.
The puzzles are complex, and it’s hard to resist the temptation to look up the solutions.
The game isn’t challenging on the Steam Deck, though.
It’s a Linux-native game, and the simple 2D graphics will conserve battery life.
The game’s 2D platforming action and dark graphics appear foreboding but fall short of terror.
Then you play the game.
What makesInsidea horror masterpiece is its use of suspense to drive the game forward.
You spend most of the game defenseless with no option but to escape.
The game isn’t fast-paced, but it controls well and is easy to learn.
The game’s predecessor,Limbo, offers a similar experience if you want more.
First things first: this game looks great.
Its not realistic, obviously, but the punchy visuals stand out.
Rally racing requires split-second decisions, and this game is no different.
Art of Rally is hampered only by focusing on its subject like other rally games.
There are no big races, head-to-head battles, or a destruction derby.
Its all rally, all the time.
At its core, however, it remains unique.
The game is so focused on heists that it may turn off some players.
Theres no single-player campaign and no competitive mode.
Payday 2is not a graphically demanding game, which is good news for the Steam Deck.
Players who cap the framerate may see decent battery life.
Heists are short, too, making the game ideal for quick sessions.
Valve is reviewing its entire Steam catalog for Steam Deck compatibility.
Games that run great on the handheld have a Verified label.
Playing games labeled Playable require some tweaks tweaks, while Unsupported games won’t work.
Titles labeled “Unknown” are ones Valve hasn’t tested yet.
Do you love to get lost in a game world for dozens of hours?
Games are getting larger and larger all the time.
Bungie’s MMODestiny 2requires over 100GB, for example.
So consider install sizes and limited storage when buying a new Steam title.
Also, consider expanding the Steam Deck’s storage by adding a high-speed microSD card.
That way, you’ll have no problems downloading all the games you want to play.
Storage starts at 64GB in the basic model and runs up to 512GB in the top-tier Deck.
The 7-inch touchscreen has a resolution of 1280x800 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
This equipment also hasWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, and aUSB-C portthat provides wired connectivity.
Each machine supports a different library of games.
However, the Steam Deck doesn’t come with Windows installed by default.
The Steam Deck comes in three models that differ in storage and price.
The mid-priced model with a 256GB NVMe drive is our recommendation.
