Valve’s Steam Deck is the goat of portable gaming! Whether you’re travelling to work, school, or just out and about, the Deck is the best way to game on the go. In this article, we’re breaking down some games we absolutely love on the Steam Deck right now.
At Computex 2024, a whole host of new and updated handhelds were on display, but for the moment, the Steam Deck is still number one in our eyes. From Indie to AAA titles, a seemingly endless number of games work great on the Deck!
What Does Steam Deck Verified Mean?
Despite the literal thousands of Steam Deck Verified games, there are even more without this certification. But can you still play them on the Deck? For most games, yes! However, you might run into some issues with anti-cheat software compatibility and controls not optimised for the handheld.
Cyberpunk 2077
Last year, CD Project Red announced that its fan favourite, Cyberpunk 2077, had been verified for Steam Deck compatibility. Essentially, this verification means the game has passed all compatibility checks and offers a great experience on the Deck.
Released in 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 is still one of Steam’s best open-world RPG games. What’s more, it runs great on the Deck!
We can finally play Cyberpunk 2077 on the go! Enter Night City, succumb to cyber-psychosis, and hang out with our chooms…
Hades II
Finally, in early access and already one of the best games of 2024, Hades II is not only Steam Deck Verified but also is also incredibly fun on the handheld. Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time, in this sequel to award-winning rouge-like dungeon crawler Hades.
The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series
Switching things up a little now to an absolute classic series that originally launched back in 2012. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which amounts to over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 episodes. Highly stylised, and still one of if not the best Walking Dead game series, you’ll want to grab this one.
Over the years, there have been some awesome The Walking Dead games and some downright terrible ones. In this article, we’re taking a look at the best and worst games set in the TWD universe….
Stardew Valley
Time to whip out Ol’ reliable. Yes, Stardew Valley always seems to make its way into lists like this. Do I care? No! Without a doubt, Stardew is one of the best farming sims on PC, and guess what, it’s awesome on the Steam Deck. After inheriting your Grandpa’s old farm… you know this by now, right? Great for relaxing after a long day of travelling, Stardew Valley is the perfect companion for your Steam Deck adventures, especially after the huge new 1.6 content update.
Genshin Impact
But wait, Genshin Impact is not on Steam! While it may not be available from the Steam store, you can absolutely play Genshin Impact and other non-Steam games on your Deck. Set in the fantasy open-world Teyvat, Genshin is an action role-playing game. We’ve linked a guide on how to install the game on your Steam Deck below.
Time To Upgrade Your Deck?
Whether you’re in need of some more storage or a new headset, Overclockers UK have you covered.
The Steam Deck is great for portable gaming. You can boot up your current play through wherever you are, all without having to lug a whole computer about! But their limited storage can lead to issues…
Hungry For More?
If you need even more games to play on your Steam Deck, then make sure to check out Steam’s full list of verified games. Make sure to let us know what you’re playing at the moment in the comments.
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