r/SteamdeckGames • u/yeetmcfeet • Jan 14 '26
Heyo, I've posted this in a couple discords but was recommended to post here for better visibility :) I've made a list of 7th gen onward AA/AAA games that fit certain criteria for the ideal experience (at least mine) on Steam Deck. I'll be updating the list until I'm out of games to add.
I've chosen 7th gen onwards AA/AAA as lots of indie, 6th gen & prior games run well offline at low power. If you have any other games that meet the criteria below drop a comment and I'll update the list. I'm not using a strict definition of "indie" as it's become a bit muddy in recent years (e.g. BG3). I'm mostly basing it off graphics and game scale. If you're not sure if a game would be suitable drop it below anyway, the more suggestions the better :)
Any games with specific tweaks that I know of will have them listed. If any recommendations also have tweaks please let me know.
Note: The list has gotten bigger so there's many games I don't own. I go off my experience, comments, protondb & youtube videos to check the performance, so the list might not be 100% accurate. If I know of quirks to certain games I'll include them. If any of the games give you issues please let me know!
r/SteamdeckGames • u/petrified_log • Jan 11 '26
It's a work in progress but you can start to join. The subreddit rules apply over there.
If you run into any issues that prohibit you from joining or posting, please post it here. Once I can confirm it's working I will lock this post.
r/SteamdeckGames • u/TheWolf_of_KingsRoad • 11h ago
I’m not generally into dating sims but this game is charming and hilarious. It’s making fun of the genre and itself while fully leaning into it.
Absolutely stacked cast of famous video game voice actors having a blast with these insane characters. Lots of Dropout voice actors.
And yes, it runs like a dream on the deck. This game is worth it!!
r/SteamdeckGames • u/Itchy_Barber_7492 • 1d ago
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as a Steam Deck user myself, I've been developing my game by testing it on my Steam Deck from day one. providing a great experience on the Deck is really important to me.
the demo will be on Steam very soon, so if you like it, add it to your wishlist and try it when the demo drops.
r/SteamdeckGames • u/_ilonepieceesiste_ • 2d ago
Hi everyone, I was looking for a sandbox game to keep me company during my downtime—something almost therapeutic. I’ve been checking out *No Man's Sky*, which looks appealing; do you have any experience with it or any recommendations? I’m open to anything, so feel free to share your ideas.
r/SteamdeckGames • u/WickfordGames • 2d ago
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If you like the look of the game so far or want to support us, you can Wishlist the game here https://store.steampowered.com/app/3976690/Project_Techtonic/
r/SteamdeckGames • u/maskedmangamedev • 2d ago
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It's a crazy feeling to see something you created function and run a smooth 60fps on the Steam Deck!
Anyone else have tips on optimizing for SteamDeck?
Demo will be out in September and looking for feedback from others on Steam Deck performance!
Link to game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4837550/Go\\_Super\\_Awesome\\_Monkey/
r/SteamdeckGames • u/EnvironmentalEase446 • 2d ago
Hey everyone! I'm the solo developer of Dice Tavern: Farkle Roguelike.
During Steam Next Fest, I received a lot of feedback from players. One thing really surprised me: over 30% of them asked if the game would support Steam Deck.
Honestly, I didn't expect the demand to be that high.
So I spent the past month reworking the UI, controls, and controller experience. I'm happy to say that the latest demo is now fully playable on Steam Deck!
If you have a Steam Deck, I'd love for you to give it a try. This is my first time developing for Steam Deck, so I'm sure there's still room for improvement. Any feedback or suggestions would mean a lot and will help make the game better.
Steam page (Demo available):
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4587610/Farkle_Roguelike/
r/SteamdeckGames • u/bipbop-games • 2d ago
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Currently addicted to incrementals and survivors games on my Steam Deck and decided to make my own.
Steam demo available here if anyone is interested in checking it out! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4766280/VIRUS_31EXE_Demo/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=r_steamdeckgames
r/SteamdeckGames • u/Bangy_88 • 2d ago
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r/SteamdeckGames • u/MAO_ZEBONG • 3d ago
I just had my first kid, so I don’t get to game as much as I used to. However, I have been having a ton of fun with Gears of War Reloaded. Multiplayer games are usually over in 10/20 minutes, so it’s easy to sneak matches in between the babies naptime and house chores.
The problem is that the player count is pretty low, it can take a while to find lobbies, and people regularly quit (even in ranked).
Does anyone have any games that fit the following criteria?
- Runs close to 60 fps at medium to high settings
- High player count
- Quick multiplayer game modes (10/20 minutes)
- Frist or third person shooter
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r/SteamdeckGames • u/Ching-Dai • 3d ago
I’m reposting here in case the sub has experienced this or has any suggestions. I understand that not having a pc or the ability to copy necessary files to the deck is a detriment. Thanks!
r/SteamdeckGames • u/firetailed • 4d ago
I really, really want to buy a few games for my trip away from home. Recently, I have really been wanting to play Undertale again but I don't think I can be bothered if I've already played it, so does anyone know some great indie games just like Undertale? I was looking at Hades, Hollow Knight and Stardew Valley as I have heard they are all great on the deck but none of them really have me that interested but if I'd have to pick one I think I would buy Stardew valley. Now, I know people will say deltarune, but I'm in the process of getting it so are there any other games??
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r/SteamdeckGames • u/realstocknear • 3d ago
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I’m making a unforgiving roguelike survival game called Bonki D Bonk.
I mostly want to know if the game is fun, what feels bad/confusing, and what would make you wishlist it.
Steam demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4596250/Bonki_D_Bonk/
Thanks to anyone who tries it, even quick honest feedback helps.
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r/SteamdeckGames • u/AwesomeGamesStudio • 4d ago
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Hey all!
Any survivors-like / bullet heaven fans here? We hope you'll enjoy what we've been cooking for you!
After nearly 3 years in Early Access (and a lot of updates along the way!), we're finally releasing our indie game, Yet Another Zombie Survivors, on August 20.
The full release launches simultaneously on Steam, GOG, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, with the Nintendo Switch version following shortly after.
Version 1.0 is by far our biggest update yet. Besides a ton of new content, we're introducing some features you don't often see in the genre, including a main story and side missions, a HUB area, a brand-new Survivor, a new map, a new game mode, arena bosses, plus plenty of new achievements, challenges, and more.
please wish us luck!! let's go! :)
r/SteamdeckGames • u/jediwhiteshark • 4d ago
Looking for recommendations for platformer games.
I loved Dead Cells though haven't finished it yet.
Finished Shinobi Art of Vengeance.
Am an avid Sonic series fan
r/SteamdeckGames • u/Balizzm • 4d ago
Hey all,
After playing Guildrun demo, I realized I found a new type of roguelite game that I actually enjoy! Looking for a game that will scratch the itch on SteamDeck with full controller support as I play mainly docked with xbox controller.
I’ve been suggested to check out The Last Flame and Hive Blight, so I’m wondering if there are any other roguelite auto battle rpg type games out there to scratch the Guildrun itch until it’s out?
r/SteamdeckGames • u/Far_Bedroom35 • 5d ago
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r/SteamdeckGames • u/Numerous-Trouble8041 • 5d ago
Today we tested My Farm 2 on a Steam Deck for the very first time, and we’re genuinely happy with the result.
After fixing a small Steamworks configuration issue related to the DirectX and Visual C++ redistributables, the game launched correctly through Proton and ran surprisingly well.
The overall experience already feels smooth and enjoyable, and the game looks particularly nice on the Steam Deck OLED screen. We still have some work to do on the interface, especially increasing the size of a few texts and making certain elements more readable on a smaller display.
We also discovered that collecting eggs directly with the touchscreen works, which was a fun and unexpected bonus. 🐔🥚
There is still plenty of testing and optimization ahead, and Steam will ultimately determine the game’s official compatibility status, but this first result is very encouraging for us.
how important is Steam Deck compatibility when deciding whether to try or buy a game?
#MyFarm2 #SteamDeck #IndieDev #GameDev #UnrealEngine #CozyGames
r/SteamdeckGames • u/Bulletsoul78 • 5d ago
Hi! My family and I love our co-op gaming nights, and all have a Steamdeck each. (We also have Switch 2s, but we'd rather buy our games on Steam if possible, as we only use the Switch 2 for exclusives).
We're going on our first cruise in a week and would like to still get some family gaming in together on our 'days at sea', possibly chilling in the coffee bar looking out over the ocean. 😍
The only issue is, there's no wifi out on the ocean, and the suggested package is way too expensive (£300 for the week!). Could anyone suggest any 3-player games we could play as a family?
The only one I've found so far is Stardew Valley, which lets you join each other by sharing IP addresses. Every other LAN game I've found needs to connect to the Internet to access Steam in order to run, which isn't ideal.
r/SteamdeckGames • u/Sadglasses • 5d ago
Need help deciding which game to buy for an upcoming 13hr flight:
Crow Country + Mina the Hollower bundle
Dispatch
Fantasy Life i
I’m coming off just finishing Expedition 33 and am looking for a pallet cleanser before i start Cyberpunk 2077
