In a few weeks it will be the first anniversary of Steam Deck. It is clear that it is not a perfect system and that Valve must polish a few things for the successor, but Steam Deck has broken into the market with great force. What’s more, everything indicates that she has come to stay.
The Steam Deck currently supports over 7,000 games, with a few more added almost every week, making a large chunk of your Steam library runable on the console. There are still exceptions that hurt us, like Destiny 2 or Fortnite.
You already know how Valve’s verification system works. Your favorite game may work on Steam Deck, but may NOT have the best performance (or that is not 100% verified).
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Therefore, in this report we recommend 10 games that you have to play yes or yes on Steam Deck. Actually there are many others, which we indicate at the end as honorable mentions.
In this case we will talk about 10 AAA Games That Work Great on Steam Deck. You won’t be able to play them at 60fps and 4K, but their performance is spectacular considering the Steam Deck’s specs and size.
Don’t know which game to start your Steam Deck with? Don’t worry, Valve shares the most popular games of the month on Steam Deck, but even so, here we leave you with 10 great games that know how to squeeze and take advantage of the capabilities of Valve’s hybrid system.
10 games that take full advantage of Steam Deck capabilities:
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Elder Ring
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This is how Elden Ring moves in Steam Deck, with the default configuration and forcing the FSR
It seems incredible that Elden Ring, such a titanic and huge game, would work like a charm on Steam Deck. The truth is that it is, since FromSoftware and Valve joined forces so that this soulslike open world would fit the system hardware like a glove.
Don’t expect miracles (like playing at 4K and 60 fps), but Elden Ring stays at a solid 30 fps on Steam Deck, and messing around a bit, thanks to the FSR it is possible to exceed 40, and with the screen at 40 Hz it looks amazing. It is one of the big AAA that are 100% verified in the system. And about the game itself, there is little to say, since we are facing GOTY 2022.
Elden Ring Analysis
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
The best compilation of a legendary FPS saga. Halo: The Master Chief Collection may not appear as Steam Deck compatible on Valve’s website, but it actually works really well on the system. Of course, we are talking exclusively about the campaigns of the saga.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection includes every Bungie-developed Halo game (from the original to Halo 3 ODST to Halo Reach), and while multiplayer doesn’t work as well on the Steam Deck, it’s always a joy to relive. their exciting stories… now in portable mode.
Halo Analysis: The Master Chief Collection (Xbox)
Persona 5 Royal
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Persona 5 Royal, this is how it moves on Steam Deck
One of the great surprises of 2022. Until recently Persona 5 Royal was still exclusive to PS4, but Atlus threw the house out the window and released it for the rest of the platforms. Yes, it is now possible to enjoy a role-playing masterpiece on Steam Deck, and it also works like a movie.
Persona 5 Royal is a titanic JRPG that you’ll have to spend hundreds of hours on if you want to get the most out of it. It is one of the 100% verified games by Valve, running at a smooth 60fps on Steam Deck. Ready to say goodbye to your social life?
Analysis of Persona 5 Royal
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Many Steam Deck players define The Witcher 3 as ”the ultimate portable experience”. And, frankly, we are not surprised. Back in the day we were frozen to see its excellent performance on Nintendo Switch, but CD Projekt has made it even better with the jump to Steam Deck.
Remember that, in addition, The Witcher 3 has two expansions (included in the GOTY edition) and they continue to release updates for the new generation (which includes additional content from the Netflix series or new weapons and winks). Discover the epic adventure of Geralt and Ciri in this masterpiece of western role-playing.
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Final Fantasy VI Remake Intergrade
The best (and most complete) version of Final Fantasy VII Remake possible. The 2020 original may already have been a high-flying visual spectacle, but Square Enix outdid itself with the Intergrade edition. Did you know that on Steam Deck it works almost better than on a PC? No, it’s not a joke.
Obviously Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade runs at a lower resolution and frames (between 50-60), but it gives the feeling that it is a native game on Valve’s system. Not only is it 100% verified, but the adventure of Cloud, Aeris, Tifa, Barret, Yuffie and company could well be a ”200% verified”.
Analysis of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (PC)
God of War
The 2018 GOTY is not an easy beast to tame. When PlayStation released God of War for PC, most gamers agreed on two things: one, it’s an excellent port, and two, it needs really powerful graphics to unleash its full potential. What happens to Steam Deck then?
If you want to relive the adventure of Kratos and Atreus at 60 fps, we tell you that you will have to fight with several additional configurations in the Steam Deck. However, this marvel works very well at 30 fps and is totally enjoyable. We believe that it is more than enough to seduce you, right?
Análisis de God of War (PC)
Metro Exodus
Almost four years have passed since the release of Metro Exodus, but the 4A Games shooter is still one of the most technically cutting-edge games. What’s more, it’s not easy to make it work fully graphically on a PC. However, the Steam Deck manages to do witchcraft with Metro Exodus.
It is not that at 30 fps it goes like a shot, but that Metro Exodus seamlessly alternates between 45 and 60 fps on Valve’s hybrid system. You may experience some crashes in some open areas, but you will have a great time with this excellent sci-fi horror shooter. We assure you.
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Uncharted: Thieves’ Legacy Collection
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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, this is how it moves on Steam Deck
Playing the Uncharted saga on Steam Deck is a treasure. And if we talk about the last two games from the Naughty Dog IP, Uncharted 4 and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, even more so. This is what the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection offers, which works perfectly in Deck.
Although it supports higher resolutions, we recommend play at 800p settings to get up to 45 fps. Otherwise there may be some fps drops at certain times. Enjoy two of the best Uncharted games (and their glorious graphics) in handheld mode. That is indeed a treasure…
Analysis of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PC)
Cyberpunk 2077
A case very similar to that of The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt. It seems incredible, but after all the problems that Cyberpunk 2077 gave on PS4, Xbox One and even PC (at its launch), it now works like a shot on Steam Deck, a hardware system equivalent to the Sony console.
Be careful, do not expect glorious performance at 4K and 60 fps either. After all, Cyberpunk 2077 is a massive RPG that demands the best of every hardware. On Steam Deck it is a “playable” title according to Valve, but the reality is that it works at a stable 30 fps and it is totally enjoyable.
Cyberpunk 2077 analysis
Doom Eternal
We end with one of the best shooters you can play. Doom Eternal was already a hell of a fun experience on PC, but with the Steam Deck you get the bonus of playing it anywhere (just like on Nintendo Switch, but at higher graphical capabilities). And it is 100% verified.
Doom Eternal’s best virtue is optimization. it’s possible Deal Tow To Demons At 60fps On Steam Deck, although, yes, at a resolution slightly higher than 900p. You can configure it to your liking, but there’s no denying that the id Software title works very, very well.
DOOM Eternal analysis
They are not the only examples, of course. Other games that work great and you should try on Steam Deck are: Resident Evil 2 & 3 Remake, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, Hades, Vampire Survivors, Neon White, Hollow Knight, Monster Hunter Rise, Death Stranding o The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim.
Now you have no excuse: any of these games (those on the main list or honorable mentions) will make you have a great time with your Steam Deck. Of course, watch out for the battery.
If you already have a Steam Deck at home, remember that you can easily connect it to the TV using a dock, and use it as a computer. If you don’t have it, for a few months now it’s much easier to get one, since the waiting lists have disappeared. Just place your order on the Valve website and in 1 or 2 weeks you will have it at home, it’s that simple!
