Between 2023-04-23 and 2023-04-30 there were 101 new games validated for the Steam Deck. We use numerous criteria to establish this Best Steam Deck Games list, such as popularity, reviews, and more. Here’s a quick pick of the most interesting ones, separated in Verified and Playable categories:

Steam Deck Verified

MEGA MAN BATTLE NETWORK LEGACY COLLECTION VOL. 1

Released on 13 Apr, 2023, developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Rating: 93 % Positive Ratings

Genre: Action, RPG

About the game: The renowned Mega Man Battle Network series is back! Vol. 1 contains Mega Man Battle Network 1-3, including both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 3 for a total of four titles, plus additional features like a gallery of illustrations and music! In addition, online play is supported!

MEGA MAN BATTLE NETWORK LEGACY COLLECTION VOL. 2

Released on 13 Apr, 2023, developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd., self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Rating: 93 % Positive Ratings

Genre: Action, RPG

About the game: The renowned Mega Man Battle Network series, which has expanded into anime and comics, is back. Volume 2 includes six action packed games from both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 4 to both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 6, plus additional features like a gallery and online play!

Steam Deck Playable

FISHARDS (Free Game)

Released on 3 Nov, 2021, developed by Rivernotch Game Studio, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Rating: 98.5 % Positive Ratings

Genre: Action, Indie

About the game: Combine the intense, skill-shot PVP of Magicka or Battlerite with some wacky 2-legged-fish and you’ve got yourself Fishards! The unique spell combining mechanic creates a brand new type of PvP​ ​arena​ experience that you have to try with friends!

KUJLEVKA

Released on 6 Apr, 2023, developed by Callback and published by Crytivo. [Steam Store Page]

Rating: 97.4 % Positive Ratings

Genre: Adventure

About the game: A flying saucer crash-lands in a distant Russian village, turning a rundown kolkhoz into the first, thin bridge between civilizations. As the first point of contact, you must dictate how this encounter unfolds and ultimately determine history’s outcome.

BACKSPACE BOUKEN

Released on 13 Dec, 2019, developed by RNG Party Games, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Rating: 94.4 % Positive Ratings

Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG

About the game: Type your way through absurd encounters and mysterious puzzles in this old-school typing dungeon crawler.

SHARDPUNK: VERMINFALL

Released on 13 Apr, 2023, developed by Clockwork Pile and published by Retrovibe. [Steam Store Page]

Rating: 94.3 % Positive Ratings

Genre: Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy

About the game: The war is lost, the Capital lies in ruins, and you’re on the run! Shardpunk: Verminfall mixes turn-based tactical strategy with RPG, survival, and resource management as you gather your team, scavenge for resources, fight enemy hordes, and seek shelter to live another day.

FARLANDERS

Released on 17 Jan, 2023, developed by Andriy Bychkovskyi and published by Crytivo. [Steam Store Page]

Rating: 93.7 % Positive Ratings

Genre: Indie, Simulation, Strategy

About the game: Terraform, strategize, and construct a Martian colony in this retro-inspired turn-based city builder. Create a comfortable living for your citizens, research alien artifacts, and uncover the secrets of the Red Planet.

SIFU

Released on 28 Mar, 2023, developed by Sloclap and published by Sloclap, . [Steam Store Page]

Rating: 93.4 % Positive Ratings

Genre: Action, Indie

About the game: Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

COMPANY OF HEROES - LEGACY EDITION

Released on 17 Jul, 2007, developed by Relic Entertainment and published by SEGA. [Steam Store Page]

Rating: 93.1 % Positive Ratings

Genre: Action, Strategy

About the game: Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines RTS by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. This legacy version also grants access to the latest version of COH, just called "Company of Heroes".

FABLEDOM

Released on 13 Apr, 2023, developed by Grenaa Games and published by Dear Villagers, . [Steam Store Page]

Rating: 89.5 % Positive Ratings

Genre: Casual, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access

About the game: Once upon a Village… Set in a wholesome fairytale world, Fabledom is the ideal laid back City builder. Enjoy the growth of your settlement, trade and use diplomacy to ally or challenge your neighbors, and most importantly, find yourself a prince or princess and live happily ever after!

SUPPLICE

Released on 6 Apr, 2023, developed by Mekworx and published by Hyperstrange. [Steam Store Page]

Rating: 89.3 % Positive Ratings

Genre: Action, Indie, Early Access

About the game: Supplice is a stylish throwback shooter inspired by the mid-90s FPS glory days and the legendary Doom modding community. Mixing the retro stylings of 90s era shooters with colorful graphics and frantic gameplay, it creates an experience that’s ever so familiar but also exciting and fresh.