New Steam Games Playable on the Steam Deck, with Iron Nest: Heavy Turret Simulator - 2026-08-08 Edition

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Between 2026-08-01 and 2026-08-08 we selected 8 newly released games that are rated as Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck, and meeting specific criteria in terms of user ratings. The highlight is Iron Nest, that puts you in the middle of a huge turret capable of firing very large explosives. You get orders, and you need to adjust numerous parameters to hit the target with high accuracy. Very well done and unique in concept.

Iron Nest

Let’s not forget the new Stardew Valley clone, Fields of Mistria, that we already mentioned in our previous article about recently released games with native builds.

Full details below!

IRON NEST: HEAVY TURRET SIMULATOR

Released on 6 Aug, 2026, developed by Nick Nieuwoudt, , self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Indie, Simulation

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 98.9 % Positive (out of 2029 total reviews)

About the game: IRON NEST is a brutal dieselpunk heavy-artillery game where you dominate the battlefield through a colossal war machine. Take map measurements based on the received coordinates, strain the hydraulics, and gunlay the cannons to unleash devastating blows ⟹ Will you obey High Command, Operator?

Review Summary: Players are blown away by the immersive dieselpunk atmosphere and incredibly satisfying artillery mechanics. The sound design gets massive praise for making you physically “feel” every hydraulic crank, steam vent, and thunderous BOOM. It strikes a brilliant balance between realistic triangulation/math calculations and accessible gameplay. Fun touches like the main menu espresso machine and customizable cat companion add great charm. Runs smoothly on modest hardware and is Steam Deck Verified.

DOLOC TOWN

Released on 5 Aug, 2026, developed by RedSaw Games Studio and published by Logoi Games, . [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 98.6 % Positive (out of 417 total reviews)

About the game: Play as a young scavenger and construct your vertical farm one platform at a time under extreme weather. Evolving from a scrap-gathering survivor into an easygoing farming tycoon. Transform the climate, and remake the wasteland into your personal Eden.

Review Summary: Players love this cozy post-apocalyptic farming sim, praising its beautiful pixel art, chill soundtrack, and deep mechanics like seed genetics, aquatic breeding, and automation drones. It’s often compared to a “side-scroller Stardew Valley” but stands on its own with unique environmental storytelling and heartwarming NPC interactions that feel more like an ensemble drama than typical romance-focused sims. While some note the early-game economy can feel slow/grindy and controls take time to learn, most agree it’s a fresh, heartfelt gem for fans of cozy games looking for something different.

FIELDS OF MISTRIA

Released on 5 Aug, 2026, developed by NPC Studio, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, RPG, Simulation

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 97.7 % Positive (out of 21971 total reviews)

About the game: Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!

Review Summary: Widely hailed as a polished evolution of the Stardew Valley/Rune Factory formula. Players rave about massive QoL improvements (no quest deadlines, 24/7 shops, in-game NPC map & gift tracker), deep character writing with weekly D&D sessions at the inn, and stunning art/music. The combat is fluid, farming is relaxing without being tedious, and there’s a ton of content to sink hours into. Minor complaints exist regarding incomplete official Chinese localization (some prefer community patches) and occasional post-1.0 performance hiccups for some users, but overall it’s considered one of the best cozy life-sims on Steam right now.

SOVEREIGN TOWER

Released on Aug 6, 2026, developed by WILD WITS GAMES and published by Curve Games. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Indie, RPG

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 97.6 % Positive (out of 249 total reviews)

About the game: Play as the Sovereign of a magical tower in this story-rich, Round Table management RPG. Recruit eccentric Knights, assign quests and balance egos whilst carving out your kingdom’s destiny. If destiny doesn’t go your way, keep turning back time, uncover secrets and rewrite fate again and again.

Review Summary: Players are split between loving the gorgeous art style, charming characters, and clever time-rewind narrative mechanics versus frustration with tedious management systems that require redoing everything when rewinding time. Many praise it as a “medieval Dispatch” hybrid but note poor guidance for branching storylines means missing content without trial-and-error playthroughs. The game runs well on Steam Deck according to early reviewers, though the repetitive micromanagement can feel exhausting across multiple loops.

PIH 2

Released on 4 Aug, 2026, developed by BecomeANobody, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Indie

Steam Deck Rating: Playable

User Reviews: 94.3 % Positive (out of 210 total reviews)

About the game: The only game in the world that’s more anticipated than GTA VI. Pih 2 is a one-hit-kill comedy FPS. Fight various types of enemy pihs and bosses in increasingly ridiculous situations, dodge instant death and try not to rage when everything goes wrong.

Review Summary: Players call it a masterpiece that improves on the original with multiple guns, new enemy variants (Shark-Hawgs, Pihgators), vehicles like hot air balloons and boats, improved movement options including double jump and slide, plus a style points system. The absurd humor lands perfectly while maintaining brutal one-hit-kill difficulty. Some miss the original narrator voice but agree this sequel is leagues ahead. Community enthusiasm is off-the-charts with many calling it GOTY material that makes other games look boring by comparison.

BIG WALK

Released on 4 Aug, 2026, developed by House House and published by Panic. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Adventure

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 92.2 % Positive (out of 4728 total reviews)

About the game: Hang out and get lost with close friends in a big world. A cooperative online walker-talker from the creators of Untitled Goose Game.

Review Summary: Players love this cozy co-op experience that makes hanging out with friends feel magical rather than forced. The proximity voice chat system creates natural communication challenges and bonding moments, though many reviewers desperately want separate volume sliders for game audio vs microphone since voices are currently too quiet at distance (barely audible past 5-10 meters). Performance issues plague lower-end hardware especially on medium+ settings with render distances dropping to ~15m. The puzzles requiring teamwork shine brightest when groups communicate creatively using in-game tools like radios and laser pointers. Best experienced blind without guides or spoilers for maximum wonder.

RETROWAVE 2

Released on 3 Aug, 2026, developed by RewindApp, self-published. [Steam Store Page]

Genre: Action, Casual, Indie, Racing, Simulation

Steam Deck Rating: Verified

User Reviews: 87.7 % Positive (out of 146 total reviews)

About the game: Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, ’80s supercars speeding down an endless highway… Welcome to the world of Retrowave!

Review Summary: Mixed feelings about whether this sequel justifies its existence. Fans appreciate it as a relaxing chill driving game with great synthwave atmosphere and smooth arcade handling perfect for unwinding after work. However, critics point out the camera being locked to roads instead of cars causes disorienting shake during turns, fewer maps/cars than expected despite higher price points compared to original, lack of online mode, upgrade menus completely broken on gamepad input (only directional pad works), and some UI bugs where indicators become unreadable against certain shader-heavy backgrounds. Works fine as a cheap stress-relief cruise simulator but feels like an asset flip rather than meaningful sequel expansion according to disappointed veterans.

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: 87.2 % Positive (out of 414 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: Positive but with major caveats about linearity despite marketing claims of sandbox freedom. Players appreciate real Linux commands (nmap, metasploit), UNIX-inspired environment that feels authentic to cybersecurity enthusiasts, and recently added multiplayer mode showing promise for future development. However, many criticize how missions force strict predetermined paths—you can’t freely explore discovered IPs, transfer money from hacked bank accounts beyond scripted targets, or experiment outside intended solutions without triggering Unity crashes when deleting root directories. The game runs decently on Steam Deck according to reviewers who recommend switching controller settings to “web control” for better navigation. Better suited as a hacking-themed RPG introduction than an actual simulator; real pentesters find it too restrictive while newcomers enjoy the aesthetic and basic concepts despite occasional bugs requiring restarts mid-mission.

More Steam Games for the Deck From the Past Weeks

You can also check our previous entries in the series for the New Steam Games released with Playable rating for the Steam Deck. We have them every week: