The handheld gaming console from Steam is ideal for playing games on the go! There are countless fun titles to discover on the Steam Deck, but not all of them run as smoothly on the console. That’s why we present to you: our top 15 best Steam Deck compatible games
During an experimental surgery, self-proclaimed ‘future rock star’ Chai gets a music player embedded into his chest. This gives him the power to fight enemies with rhythm. Fight a sinister corporation, one boss at a time, in unique combat. This action game filled with rhythm-based fighting is definitely a fun addition on your Steam Deck!
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In this one-player fishing adventure, you discover all the secrets of the sea. Catch the craziest fish, some of which crawl on the dark, deep bottom of the ocean. Afterwards, you can sell the fresh fish to the unusual townspeople. During your fishing adventures, you might dive up some buried secrets. But are these mysteries worth solving, or are they better left to the sea?
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Since its release in 2017, Cuphead has been a popular game among all sorts of gamers. The unique cartoon-like style makes it a one-of-a-kind run and gun game. The gameplay is fairly simple, you just run and shoot. But the difficult levels and enemies have even the most advanced players clutching their controller in frustration. As a platformer, Cuphead runs well on most consoles and the Steam Deck is no exception!
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This game has it all: you get to play as an adorable lamb and start your own cult! At the beginning of this roguelite your life is saved by the deity, The One Who Waits. To return the favour, you must start a cult in the name of this creature. Go on crusades and gather more and more followers. But you must keep them happy by providing a clean base and performing rituals to keep the faith high. Do you have what it takes to become the best cult leader?
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Always wanted to know what life would be like if you got bitten by a radioactive spider? With Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, you can fully experience this superhero’s life! In New York, you fight against iconic Marvel villains like Kingpin and Scorpio. All the while, you try to find a balance between your social life and your hectic career. As a bigger game, you might be curious how Spider-Man holds up on Steam Deck. The game actually runs quite beautiful on the console, but be sure to change the setting to 30fps for even better results!
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Still waiting on that one letter from The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Hogwarts Legacy might be the game for you! In this open world RPG you get to roam the grounds of Hogwarts, Hogsmeade and the Forbidden Forest. You learn new spells, build friendships with other wizards, fight magical creatures and master skills to become the wizard you want to be. Will you use your magic for good, or will you be drawn to the dark side?
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A potato wielding six weapons while battling aliens, sounds crazy, right? Well, this is exactly the setting of Brotato. It is an arena shooter roguelite where you play as a badass potato that crashed on an alien planet and needs to fight its way out. Wield guns, swords, lightsabers, and flamethrowers as you fight thousands of strange creatures. Improve your skills and upgrade your potato to become the very best.
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Skyrim takes place 200 years after the events of Oblivion. Peace and stability is threatened by a civil war after the high king was killed. The main story focuses on your quest to defeat Alduin the World-Eater, a dragon who is prophesied to destroy the world. But in true Elder Scrolls fashion, there are dozens of side-quests and stories to get lost in. As a Steam Deck, verified game, you can expect great visuals and Elder Scrolls definitely does not disappoint!
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Are you a D&D fan? Then you should absolutely check out Baldur’s Gate 3. This mythical game combines role-playing with party-game elements. Create your magical character from classes and races out of the D&D Handbook and embark on your adventure. Battles, adventure, romance, and loot is sure to come your way. Take the story online and play with other players in teams up to four. There are so many storylines to uncover and characters to meet, that you are sure to have countless hours of magical fun.
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This good old-fashioned adventure game seems to have been made for a console like the Steam Deck. In Celeste, you help Madeleine reach the top of Celeste Mountain through exciting platform-based levels. All the while you uncover the dark mysteries this place has in a surprisingly rich story. The pixelated art style and fun characters make this game a must-play!
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt continues on the story of the previous Witcher games. Geralt of Rivia is searching for his adopted daughter, Ciri, as she is a living prophecy that can change the shape of the world. Use your magic and weapons to battle all the different monsters in this world and complete quests to maximize your abilities. The game runs great on Steam Deck, especially thanks to recent updates. To preserve your battery life, it is probably best to change the settings to 30fps. But certainly give this game a try if you haven’t already!
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What can be more relaxing than starting your own farm in an adorable pixelated world? Stardew Valley has been an immensely popular game since it was released in 2017 and still is highly adored. In the game, you inherit a farm in a remote village, and it is your job to restore it to its former glory. During your adventure you get to know the other villagers, raise farm animals, delve into the mines and more. A perfect game to pick up on a handheld console like the Steam Deck.
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You, the Prince of the Underworld, want to escape your father’s hellish realm. Aided by the Gods of Olympus, you start this difficult quest. Along your journey, you meet and get help from thousands of gods, ghouls, and monsters. How you interact with these characters has an impact on the story, and thus bosses may remember you on a second encounter. That makes Hades perfect for replays and endless fun, which we have taken great advantage of. A rogue-like dungeon crawler with quick action and a deep character-driven story: that perfectly sums up this great game.
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In for a casual sea adventure with a deep story full of heart? In Dave the Diver, you join Dave and his crew as they run a successful sushi restaurant. Dive in the Blue Hole to catch fish during the day and make and sell your sushi at night. However, the Blue Hole is full of weird fish and other mysteries. We couldn’t get enough of the cute pixelated game design and funny and captivating storyline. This game has much more to offer than you might think at first glance. Since the game was released in June 2023, it has had much critical praise and is beloved by all kinds of gamers.
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Initially an obscure roguelike shoot 'em up, Vampire Survivors has now grown into a real hit with over 30.000 players on Steam. In rural Italy, the evil Bisconte Draculó summoned hordes of monsters to ravage the land. You’re one of the survivors that must fight against these evil creatures. The game might seem like a simple survival game with roguelite elements, but there is much more to it and there are tons of characters, weapons, and other stuff to unlock. It also runs perfectly on the Steam Deck and seams to be made for a console like this. Which makes this game stand out as the number one for us! Highly addictive, so be careful when you download this game onto your Steam Deck, as you might not be able to put it down any more!
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