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Valve’s Steam Deck isn’t an entirely new concept. Portable PC gaming devices have been around for years. But Steam Deck looks poised to be a breakthrough for the platform because it’s cheaper than many alternatives and, of course, because it comes from Valve itself. Who better to hold a Steam Machine than the makers of Steam?
Steam Deck has been in the hands of players for a while, and now it’s easy to buy, and more and more players are starting to try it out for themselves every day. You can read our Steam Deck review to see what we think about it, but chances are you’re ready to try it out for yourself. Once you fire it up, you’ll find your Steam library intact, which is exciting, but not all games are created equal when it comes to playing through the Steam Deck.
We’ve rounded up dozens of the best games available on Steam Deck, including major AAA hits, little-known indies, and everything in between. For the most part, these games have been declared “Deck Verified” by Valve, which means it’s fully supported without warning. However, we’ve personally tested all the games on this list, so even though some situations do carry an asterisk, such as the need to temporarily log into the Xbox using the touchscreen in one example, we’ve found that the games themselves outweigh these minor results Still recommend them.
You can even install the Epic Games Store on Steam Deck to further expand your game library. In our experience, for the most part, these games run just like they would on your home PC, which is great considering how often Epic distributes free games on its platform. If you want to get the most out of your new toy, check out our list of the best Steam Deck accessories. As the list of Steam Deck-compatible games grows, so will the list here. Keep checking back for recommendations on the best games to play on the Steam Deck.
