Best Steam Deck Game To Play Right Now
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Valve’s Steam Deck isn’t a completely new concept. Mobile PC gaming devices have been around for many years. But the Steam Deck looks poised to be the breakthrough for the platform because it’s cheaper than many alternatives and, of course, because it comes from Valve itself. Who handles Steam handheld better than Steam makers?
The Steam Deck has been in players’ hands for a while, and now that it’s available for purchase, more and more players are trying it out for themselves every day. you can read our Steam floor review to see what we think of it, but chances are, you’re ready to go on your own. As soon as you start it up, you’ll find your Steam library is still intact, which is nice, but not all games are created equal when playing them through the Steam Deck.
We’ve rounded up a few dozen of the best games to play on the Steam Deck, including big AAA hits, little-noticed indie games, and everything in between. In most cases, these games were declared as “Deck Verified” by Valve, which means it’s fully supported without any warning. However, we’ve personally tested all the games on this list, so even in the unlikely event of any things that come with an asterisk, such as needing to use the touch screen momentarily to sign in to Xbox in one example, we found the games themselves to outperform these minor hiccups, and As a result, we still recommend them.
You can install Epic Games Store on Steam Deck to expand your library further. In most cases in our experience, these games work just like on your home PC, which is great when you consider how often Epic releases free games on its foundation. If you want to get the most out of your new toy, check out our list of Best Steam Deck Accessories As the list of games compatible with the Steam Deck grows, so does the list here. Keep checking back for recommendations on the best games to play on the Steam Deck.