Between 2025-08-02 and 2025-08-09 we selected 13 newly released games that are rated as Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck, and meeting specific criteria in terms of user ratings. Is this Seat Taken, that was playable during a recent Steam Next Fest, is finally out and has received very favorable reviews.

It’s a new type of puzzle game where you have to find the proper seat where to place people in order to meet several specific conditions.

Here’s the full list of games worth considering for your Steam Deck:

IS THIS SEAT TAKEN?

Released on 7 Aug, 2025, developed by Poti Poti Studio and published by Wholesome Games Presents. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 99.4 % Positive (out of 318 total reviews)

About the game: Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.

CATTO’S POST OFFICE

Released on 4 Aug, 2025, developed by In Shambles Studio and published by CULT Games. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 98.7 % Positive (out of 306 total reviews)

About the game: Deliver mail as Catto, the town’s dedicated Postcat, while meeting unique friends in a vibrant cozy town filled with kitty residents.

HERETIC + HEXEN

Released on Aug 7, 2025, developed by id Software, and published by Bethesda Softworks. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 95.4 % Positive (out of 348 total reviews)

About the game: Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

LIFTOFF®: MICRO DRONES

Released on 4 Aug, 2025, developed by LuGus Studios, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Racing, Simulation, Sports

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 92.6 % Positive (out of 501 total reviews)

About the game: Explore the world of FPV like never before! In Liftoff®: Micro Drones any indoor area becomes an exciting aerial playground. Explore, customize and compete in this simulator dedicated to the micro drones class.

THIS GRAND LIFE 2

Released on 8 Aug, 2025, developed by Poking Water Games, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: RPG, Simulation, Strategy

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 92.4 % Positive (out of 105 total reviews)

About the game: A money-focused life simulator. Create characters with allergies and addictions. Manage their lives through financial booms and busts. Advance their careers, start a small business, invest in real estate and stocks - or roleplay a penniless hobo.

ROGUE HEX

Released on 9 Aug, 2025, developed by Topstitch Games, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, Simulation, Strategy

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 92 % Positive (out of 113 total reviews)

About the game: Play your cards right to conquer the world in the Roguelite 4x. Explore mysterious lands, survive against the barbarian horde, and grow your stone age empire into the stars!

A FEW QUICK MATCHES

Released on 5 Aug, 2025, developed by Studio Bidou, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Casual, Indie

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 88.5 % Positive (out of 1001 total reviews)

About the game: A FEW QUICK MATCHES is a fast-paced, 1-4 player platform fighter that lets you bring old-school stick battles to life! play with your friends locally, or challenge players online in this flash-inspired spectacle!

SENSEI! I LIKE YOU SO MUCH!

Released on 5 Aug, 2025, developed by LaoO Studio and published by Erabit, . [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 85.7 % Positive (out of 161 total reviews)

About the game: "Sensei! I Like You So Much!" is a fandom business simulation game. You will play as a fanfic author, create & release your fanzine, join comicons, gather followers, and become a legend with your fellow fans around! You can buy goods of your pairing, build itabags, and decorate your room as well!

DEMON SLAYER -KIMETSU NO YAIBA- THE HINOKAMI CHRONICLES 2

Released on 5 Aug, 2025, developed by CyberConnect2 and published by SEGA. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Adventure

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 83.3 % Positive (out of 347 total reviews)

About the game: Destroy demons with the power of forged bonds! Tanjiro Kamado’s battle will once again unfold…

ARTIS IMPACT

Released on 7 Aug, 2025, developed by Mas and published by Feuxon. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 93.9 % Positive (out of 82 total reviews)

About the game: A fun turn-based RPG set in a future world of humans and AI. Play as Akane to explore vibrant locations, battle with simple yet fluid combat, and enjoy side quests full of charming surprises. With a playful, humorous style and clever details, this adventure is light, easy, and full of smiles.

RITUAL OF RAVEN

Released on 7 Aug, 2025, developed by Spellgarden Games and published by Team17. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Simulation

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 93.8 % Positive (out of 32 total reviews)

About the game: Ritual of Raven is a story-based farming sim - but you don’t do the farming yourself! Enchant Arcana Constructs to grow a magical herb garden, befriend a cute bunch of weirdos and use your witchy skills to perform powerful rituals to stabilize the portals that are causing trouble for the village.

WHIMSIDE

Released on 7 Aug, 2025, developed by Toadzillart and published by Future Friends Games. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 93 % Positive (out of 43 total reviews)

About the game: A creature collection game that sits at the bottom of your screen & fits easily into your routine. Whether you’re working, studying, or relaxing, Whimside is always ready to offer you a cozy escape. Capture rare creatures, create new species & decorate your whimsical space!

YOMI 2

Released on 4 Aug, 2025, developed by Sirlin Games and published by Sirlin Games, . [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, Strategy

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 90.9 % Positive (out of 66 total reviews)

About the game: A fighting game in card form. Learn your character, practice combos, and read the opponent’s tendencies. Strategic, turn-based card battling that lets you experience the nuances of fighting games like Street Fighter and Fantasy Strike by a lead designer who worked on both.

In Want for More?

We feature the new releases for the Steam Deck every week. You can check last week’s edition where we featured Fumes and the new Ninja Gaiden.

Have a great day and hope you are all enjoying your summer.