New Steam Games Playable on the Steam Deck, with Sephiria and Kusan City of Wolves - 2026-08-01 Edition

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Between 2026-07-25 and 2026-08-01 we selected 16 newly released games that are rated as Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck, and meeting specific criteria in terms of user ratings. A lot of titles in this weekm and I think you should check Sephiria, since it’s an action game that uses inventory management as a puzzle mechanic. It makes you optimize your build instead of simply stacking bonuses and boosts. And it looks very well made all around, too.

Sephiria

Another one worth a mention is Kusan City of Wolves which is a new take on the hotline miami genre!

Full details below.

LEAFY CORNER

Released on 30 Jul, 2026, developed by Fireline Games, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 99.6 % Positive (out of 285 total reviews)

About the game: Run a cute little plant shop in this cozy and relaxing game. Grow, sell, and care for a variety of real-life plants, help customers find their dream plants, complete orders, and customize your cozy shop just the way you like!

Review Summary: Players absolutely love Leafy Corner as an ultra-relaxing plant shop simulator with gorgeous visuals and a charming atmosphere. The real-life plant variety is frequently praised, making it perfect for green thumbs looking to unwind. However, many reviewers note the game is quite short (4-6 hours) and becomes repetitive late-game due to manual watering of hundreds of plants without automation options or hireable staff. Common wishlist requests include store expansion upgrades, auto-watering helpers, furniture rotation via scroll wheel, and more side quests/missions for long-term motivation. Despite these minor gripes, it’s widely considered a cozy gem worth the low price tag.

SEPHIRIA

Released on 31 Jul, 2026, developed by TEAM HORAY, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 97.4 % Positive (out of 963 total reviews)

About the game: Save Bunnyville from a doomed fate: a top-down action/RPG roguelite from the makers of Dungreed. Explore the depths of the tower, collect and upgrade artifacts, and defeat hordes of demons to keep your village safe.

Review Summary: Sephiria is hailed as a fantastic evolution over the devs’ previous title Dungreed, featuring deep build variety through an innovative inventory management system that doubles as a puzzle mechanic. The pixel art, music, and snappy combat receive universal praise, while multiplayer co-op adds great replayability with friends. On Steam Deck, players note it’s Verified but controller support needs improvement—specifically requesting customizable keybinds for spellcasting since the default layout makes casting spells during defensive dashes clunky on handhelds. One reviewer mentioned their partner struggled initially to adapt controls on Deck. The recent full release added difficulty 60, which some found brutally unbalanced with certain boss mechanics (notably Clive’s healing-on-hit trait), though devs quickly patched it same-day. Overall considered one of the best roguelites available right now.

HOW MANY DUDES?

Released on 30 Jul, 2026, developed by Butterscotch Shenanigans, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 93.6 % Positive (out of 653 total reviews)

About the game: How many dudes does it take to beat up a gorilla? A thousand toddlers? A horse-sized duck? A GOD? Enter the Dude Ranch and find out in this roguelike dudebuilder where you recruit an army of dudes to fight ridiculous battles.

Review Summary: How Many Dudes? is a hilarious auto-battler roguelike with absurd humor, charming art style, and satisfying “cyber cricket” combat where you build armies from dozens of unique dude types combined with relics for synergistic builds. Players love the theory-crafting aspect and replayability across different character combinations. The main criticism centers around run length—battles can stretch over an hour—and a frustrating unlock system that forces players to beat lower difficulties before using characters in higher tiers, adding significant grind time. Many reviewers also request a sandbox/free-play mode for testing builds without progression gates. Despite these pacing issues, it’s widely recommended as a fun, brain-off casual experience with great polish from the Butterscotch Shenanigans team.

MACHINE PARTY

Released on Jul 30, 2026, developed by Mike Klubnika, and published by Oro Interactive. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Indie

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 91.3 % Positive (out of 517 total reviews)

About the game: Machine Party is a collection of violent party games where failure is lethal. Gather your friends and endure high stakes situations to prove your life is worth more than theirs. Survival is unlikely.

Review Summary: Machine Party delivers exactly what it promises: a brutal, Saw-inspired collection of minigames that’s absolutely hilarious when played with friends in voice chat. The variety of deadly challenges keeps things fresh and the dark humor lands well for fans of Mike Klubnika’s Buckshot Roulette style content. However, the #1 complaint across reviews is the complete lack of matchmaking or public lobbies - you must find your own players via Discord/forums since there’s no in-game voice chat either. Several reviewers also note runs play through all 15 minigames in fixed order (no randomization), making replays feel repetitive after a few sessions. Local multiplayer and more game modes are heavily requested for future updates. Great value at launch price if you have friends to play with, but essentially unplayable solo without external coordination.

SHARDS OF ORDER

Released on 28 Jul, 2026, developed by Fardust and published by Awaken Realms. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 91.2 % Positive (out of 136 total reviews)

About the game: A grim RPG with card-based combat where nothing stays dead. Lead a party of survivors through a world undone by shattered Laws. Restore them and reshape the rules of the game, but be ready to face the consequences.

Review Summary: Shards of Order is praised as an atmospheric story-driven card battler that successfully blends Slay the Spire-style deckbuilding with Darkest Dungeon’s tension and a proper narrative campaign (not a roguelite). Its standout innovation replaces mana with a “time” mechanic—every action pushes enemy turn timers forward, creating unique tactical dilemmas. The dark fantasy aesthetic, haunting soundtrack, and meaningful dialogue choices receive high marks. However, the game suffers from several issues: steep difficulty spikes in later areas that feel unfair without adjustable settings; tedious respeccing (no one-click reset); translation bugs particularly affecting Chinese localization; some broken enemy abilities/bugs reported at launch; and limited replayability since you can’t carry progress between playthroughs or unlock additional party members. Rated Playable on Steam Deck with no specific compatibility complaints noted in reviews, though UI could benefit from scaling options for handheld screens. Recommended for card game fans who want narrative depth over endless roguelike runs.

CORSAIR COVE

Released on 31 jul, 2026, developed by Limbic Entertainment and published by Hooded Horse. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Simulator, Strategy

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 90.6 % Positive (out of 319 total reviews)

About the game: Build a sprawling pirate haven, raise a fleet to explore the high seas, and take on the Crown to keep the Age of Piracy alive! From ale to flintlock pistols, and from scallywags to swashbucklers, you’ll need to manage complex production chains and govern a rowdy crew to reign supreme over the seas!

Review Summary: Highly praised for its charming pirate atmosphere, polished UI, and innovative vertical cliff-side building. The city-builder core is engaging and runs smoothly on Steam Deck according to multiple players. However, opinions are split on the combat: it’s simplified into a card/dice-based system that some enjoy as a casual time-filler while managing colonies, but others find it shallow compared to traditional naval battles. Overall, a very positive reception for fans of atmospheric colony sims who don’t mind streamlined conflict mechanics.

HACKHUB - ULTIMATE HACKER SIMULATOR

Released on 1 Aug, 2026, developed by HotBunny and published by G-DEVS.com, . [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, Simulation, Strategy

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 87.3 % Positive (out of 347 total reviews)

About the game: Unravel cyber secrets and foil mass surveillance as a skilled hacker in Hackhub. Challenge authority, rewrite the rules, and emerge as the ultimate digital rebel.

Review Summary: Celebrated for its realistic UNIX-inspired environment, accurate use of real-world tools (nmap, Metasploit, etc.), and clean UI. It’s widely recommended as a beginner-friendly gateway into cybersecurity concepts and a relaxing RPG-style experience for veterans. The recent multiplayer addition has generated excitement. Criticisms center on linear puzzle design that limits true sandbox experimentation, occasional progression-blocking bugs, and repetitive command inputs despite its strong foundation. Mod support is highly appreciated by the community.

QUASIMORPH

Released on 31 Jul, 2026, developed by Magnum Scriptum and published by HypeTrain Digital. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 85.1 % Positive (out of 3411 total reviews)

About the game: Take on a role of a hardened PMC fighter in a dark turn-based cyberpunk RPG. Engage in unforgiving combat, manage your ship and pile up the bodies of your clones to unravel the dark mystery behind threat to all life.

Review Summary: A deeply atmospheric, brutally difficult tactical extraction-RPG hybrid that rewards mastery but heavily tests patience. Players love the rich lore, stellar soundtrack, pixel art direction, and highly customizable difficulty sliders. However, it faces consistent criticism for a clunky UI, opaque mechanics that often require external wikis to understand, and RNG-heavy systems (like healing success rates and enemy spawns) that can make failures feel unfair rather than skill-based. Best suited for hardcore tactical fans who enjoy steep learning curves and don’t mind trading QoL features for raw challenge.

TRUCK-KUN IS SUPPORTING ME FROM ANOTHER WORLD?!

Released on 29 Jul, 2026, developed by Strange Scaffold and published by Frosty Pop, . [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, Racing

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 84.5 % Positive (out of 110 total reviews)

About the game: Your truck is magic and you now owe a soul debt to the buff isekai elf girl living in your head. Run over pedestrians as Truck-kun in a chaotic OVA-sized campaign, make deliveries, and defeat the Skeleton King across two worlds in this anime driving game with heart!

Review Summary: A quirky, fast-paced arcade driver that successfully captures Crazy Taxi meets Katamari vibes with a hilarious isekai premise and tight writing. The core loop of drifting, boosting, and completing randomized objectives is genuinely fun for short sessions. However, launch reviews heavily criticize the severe lack of content: only one map, repetitive mission structures, and minimal progression make it feel more like an expanded demo than a full-priced title. Many recommend waiting for post-launch updates or a sale if you’re on the fence. Runs well on Linux/Steam Deck setups per player reports.

KUSAN: CITY OF WOLVES

Released on 30 Jul, 2026, developed by CIRCLEfromDOT and published by PQube. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Indie

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 98.1 % Positive (out of 52 total reviews)

About the game: Kusan: City of Wolves is a high-octane hardcore top-down shooter where players fight through a brutal urban jungle ruled by gunfire and corruption to save Haru — a girl fitted with a city-grade atomic weapon.

Review Summary: Widely hailed as a spiritual successor to Hotline Miami that successfully carves its own identity through unique mechanics like chargeable door-launching punches, parrying, and a Tetris-style upgrade inventory. Players praise the tight one-hit-kill combat, stunning comic-book interludes, challenging score-attack replayability, and excellent Steam Deck performance (~5-hour campaign). Minor criticisms include an initially janky lock-on knife mechanic, inconsistent hitboxes in chaotic fights, and a soundtrack that doesn’t quite match Hotline Miami’s iconic vibe for some. Highly recommended for fans of stylish, high-stakes top-down action.

WHACK-A-MONSTER

Released on 28 Jul, 2026, developed by Brainfog Games, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 97 % Positive (out of 33 total reviews)

About the game: Whack-A-Monster. An incremental game about Whacking, Smashing, Splashing & BONKING monsters. Upgrade through the skill tree and unlock new weapons to vanquish all evil from this world.

Review Summary: A tightly paced, highly addictive incremental smasher with a satisfying progression loop and fun weapon-merging mechanics. Players praise its focused ~3–5 hour runtime and dopamine-driven gameplay, though some note that late-game RNG drop rates for specific items can feel artificially padded or frustrating. Early launch bugs were quickly patched by the developer.

UGOKU SUSHI BAR

Released on 29 Jul, 2026, developed by Rogue Duck Interactive and published by Rogue Duck Interactive, . [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 93.9 % Positive (out of 49 total reviews)

About the game: Become a sushi chef in a cozy Japanese conveyor belt sushi bar! 🍣 Prepare sushi on your crafting table, serve quirky customers, learn new recipes, unlock fresh ingredients, upgrade your kitchen, and build relationships with your regular customers.

Review Summary: A beautifully crafted, deeply relaxing cozy sim that captures the nostalgic charm of classic browser cooking games. Players love the adorable art style and satisfying crafting loop, though some find late-game tasks (like manual dishwashing) repetitive and note occasional UI/click-detection bugs. The developers are actively patching issues, making it a solid pick for fans of low-stress management sims.

KINNY AND THE COSMIC CAULDRON

Released on 27 Jul, 2026, developed by Kinnymoms and published by Rogue Duck Interactive, . [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, Strategy

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 91.5 % Positive (out of 59 total reviews)

About the game: Cook or be cooked! In this cosmic deck-building roguelike, ingredients crash, merge, and react in chaotic ways. As the witch chef of Stewpendous Spoons, craft the perfect stew, master strategic combos, and satisfy bizarre patrons, before you end up in the cauldron yourself!

Review Summary: An addictive, visually charming roguelike where ingredient physics create satisfying combo explosions. However, players heavily criticize high RNG and card pool dilution as you unlock more content, making consistent deck-building frustrating. Steam Deck Note: Despite its “Verified” rating, multiple reviewers report poor controller support (essentially mouse-only with no keybinds), which significantly hinders handheld playability until patched.

BELOW, RUSTED GODS

Released on 29 Jul, 2026, developed by FromSouthGames, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure, Indie, Simulation

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 90 % Positive (out of 80 total reviews)

About the game: You are the lifeline supporting an expedition into the unknown. Keep both yourself and your squad alive by interpreting instrument readings, explore the facilities, and uncover something ancient and eager to be born.

Review Summary: A tightly paced, atmospheric horror experience that masterfully builds tension through radio communications and environmental dread rather than cheap jumpscares. Players praise its excellent sound design and Lovecraftian storytelling, though some find the gameplay too linear/railroaded with minimal puzzles or interactivity. The save system requires full replays for different endings, which may frustrate completionists.

SLOT & DUNGEONS

Released on 27 Jul, 2026, developed by MUC GAMES, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 89.5 % Positive (out of 38 total reviews)

About the game: A deck-building roguelite where the reels decide your fate! Enemies and items appear based on the spin of the slot. Master luck and strategy to conquer the dungeon!

Review Summary: A highly addictive and clever mashup of slot mechanics and roguelite dungeon crawling that excels at delivering quick, dopamine-fueled sessions. Players love the cute pixel art and satisfying balance between luck and strategy, though some note character balancing issues (particularly the Warrior) and occasional localization quirks. Perfect as a fun time-waster with strong replay value through its endless mode.

BONEHOLD

Released on 28 Jul, 2026, developed by Pixel Jackal, and published by Pixel Jackal. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 88.6 % Positive (out of 44 total reviews)

About the game: Dungeon Crawler with elements of rogue-like and ARPG games. Kill hordes of enemies, duel mighty bosses, and acquire legendary loot!

Review Summary: A challenging and atmospheric first-person roguelite dungeon crawler with deep combat mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like King’s Field. Players praise its diverse class system, rewarding loot progression, and excellent value for the price. Common criticisms include trap/pit-heavy level design that can feel frustrating rather than skill-testing, clunky inventory management, and a lack of quick weapon swapping. Steam Deck Note: While marked playable, reviewers suggest mouse & keyboard offers a noticeably smoother experience due to UI limitations during combat.

More Steam Games for the Deck From the Past Weeks

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