Overlaying the Steam Deck over the previous few months has been wonderful with how a lot the software program has improved over time. When you missed Jared’s overview of it at launch, learn it right here. Testing new and previous video games on Steam Deck has additionally been nice since virtually each recreation I’ve performed runs because it ought to. Whereas I already coated the perfect video games you’ll be able to play on Steam Deck and even the perfect Steam Deck video games you’ll be able to’t play on console, lots of people doubtless need to see how newer video games play on Valve’s handheld.
Having performed many newly-released video games on Steam Deck each earlier than and after launch, obtained me to assembling a listing of the perfect new video games to play on Steam Deck. This characteristic solely contains video games which were launched this yr, and can characteristic all new video games with a couple of exceptions within the case of video games that had been on console earlier than, however ported to PC solely this yr.
Finest new video games to play on Steam Deck
Rollerdrome
Rollerdrome is among the video games that impressed me to do that characteristic. Roll7 already impressed me with OlliOlli World on Steam Deck and Swap, however given the developer’s prior video games, it wasn’t as large of a shock. Rollerdrome alternatively, was an enormous shock. The third individual shooter and skater hybrid has an addictive gameplay loop, exact controls, nice music, and a beautiful trendy aesthetic. It’s a singleplayer expertise that can problem and shock you. It runs completely out of the field on Steam Deck as nicely, and has been my goto recreation to play to take a break just lately.
Hatsune Miku: Venture DIVA Mega Combine+
Hatsune Miku: Venture DIVA Mega Combine+ was one of many extra stunning releases on Steam this yr. The video games have historically been solely in arcades and consoles, so seeing a world worldwide simultaneous PC launch was stunning. The rhythm recreation that includes vocaloids and a ton of nice music debuted on Steam this yr, and it runs completely on Steam Deck out of the field. I performed it from the day it launched on Steam on my Steam Deck, and have had no points. This model additionally brings the perfect of the PS4 and Swap video games collectively. When you’ve ever wished to get into the world of Hatsune Miku or simply play a unbelievable rhythm recreation, Hatsune Miku: Venture DIVA Mega Combine+ is price your time on Steam Deck.
ANNO: Mutationem
When ANNO: Mutationem was initially revealed, it appeared like one thing I’d get pleasure from, however seeing a camea from VA-11 Corridor-A’s Jill is what obtained me to purchase the sport on PS5. I loved my time with ANNO: Mutationem on PS5 fairly a bit regardless of a couple of flaws. On Steam Deck, ANNO: Mutationem is a unbelievable expertise out of the field. I’ve performed it on each Nintendo Swap and Steam Deck now, and the motion journey recreation mixing 2D and 3D kinds is an absolute pleasure to play on a transportable. When you’re trying to play an awesome cyberpunk journey with attractive visuals, ANNO: Mutationem is a vital on Steam Deck.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Monster Hunter Rise hit Steam earlier this yr following its debut on Swap final yr. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the large enlargement to the sport, arrived on each Swap and Steam a couple of months in the past, and I performed your entire enlargement and postgame content material obtainable for overview on Swap with virtually no points. Since then, it has gotten much more updates to usher in new monsters, quests, occasions, and extra. In its present state, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is greatest performed on Steam Deck if you would like the definitive transportable expertise, and it’s also top-of-the-line video games this yr.
Neon White
Having performed Neon White for overview on Swap, after which shopping for it on Steam to take a look at on Steam Deck, I’ve been stunned at the way it has nonetheless managed protecting its hooks in me. Whereas the dialogue continues to be not nice, the platforming, music, and ranges are very good. It performs wonderful on Steam Deck and is unquestionably top-of-the-line new indie video games you’ll be able to play proper now on any platform. When you loved video games like Ghostrunner and Paradise Killer, that is for you. It additionally has some No Extra Heroes sprinkled in. I hope we get extra ranges as DLC.
Rogue Legacy 2
Identical to Neon White, Rogue Legacy 2 is among the greatest indie video games this yr on any platform. Rogue Legacy 2 builds on the inspiration of the primary recreation to really feel much more fashionable. I hoped Spelunky 2, would do that for me, however it doesn’t really feel as a lot of a step ahead as Rogue Legacy 2 does. Rogue Legacy 2’s new visible model and beautiful ranges all add as much as make this a straightforward advice. Till we get a Swap or cell port, the Steam Deck provides the perfect and solely official transportable expertise.
Elden Ring
I’ve already featured Elden Ring in the perfect video games to play on Steam Deck, however it continues to impress me every time I boot it as much as play on the go. When Jared despatched me the Steam Deck, that is the primary recreation I put in on it to verify. Having performed Elden Ring on PS5, PS4 Professional, Xbox Collection X, and in addition a laptop computer, I used to be blown away by how good it felt to play on Steam Deck. Since launch, the sport has gotten a ton of updates with stability changes and efficiency enhancements on some platforms. Having performed it once more final night time for an hour to only discover extra of the world, I can safely say that this is among the greatest new experiences anybody can have on Steam Deck.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
I wasn’t positive whether or not I ought to embrace this as a result of it’s a PC port or a PS5 remaster of a recreation that got here out a couple of years in the past on PS4. Barring the terrible pressured stealth nonsense within the recreation, I am keen on Marvel’s Spider-Man. Replaying it on PS5 was additionally nice, and whereas I don’t suppose the DLC is pretty much as good as the bottom recreation, it’s a tremendous package deal. I used to be stunned at how nicely it runs on Steam Deck. It being verified by Valve for Steam Deck pre-release positively was an excellent signal. Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered is a unbelievable PC port, and looks like a correct showcase of what the Steam Deck is able to.
Drainus
Drainus is a side-scrolling shoot ’em up that has you absorbing enemy bullets whereas piloting the Drainus. Staff Ladybug already impressed me a ton with Document of Lodoss Battle: Deedlit in Surprise Labyrinth, however Drainus blew me away. It feels massively polished, and is a ton of enjoyable to select up and play. Whereas the story isn’t something to jot down residence about, Drainus nails the gameplay and visuals. It additionally borrows the perfect of the style kings whereas incorporating its personal attraction. As of now, it additionally hasn’t been ported to any console, however it runs completely on Steam Deck proper out of the field. It’ll maintain you coming again for extra.
AI: The Somnium Recordsdata – nirvanA Initiative
Spike Chunsoft’s Zero Escape and Danganronpa franchises are family names in journey recreation and visible novel communities, however the writer’s AI: The Somnium Recordsdata sequence is totally price your time. AI: The Somnium Recordsdata – nirvanA Initiative is a sequel to AI: The Somnium Recordsdata, however one that may be loved as a standalone expertise. AI: The Somnium Recordsdata – nirvanA Initiative is one among my favourite video games this yr with its glorious narrative, humor, and memorable characters. The very best half about taking part in AI: The Somnium Recordsdata – nirvanA Initiative on Steam Deck, is you can get it to run and look higher than all console variations whereas taking part in in transportable mode. It simply takes one step to setup the sport on preliminary boot.
Bonus – Remaining Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
Identical to Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered above, it is a tough one. Remaining Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is an enhanced PS5 model of Remaining Fantasy VII Remake on PS4 plus a unbelievable DLC episode. Remaining Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade debuted on PC final yr by way of the Epic Video games Retailer, and it just lately arrived on Steam following its PC storefront exclusivity ending. It felt bizarre calling it a brand new recreation, so I’ve included it as a bonus right here as a result of it did arrive on Steam in 2022. No matter whether or not you performed the unique or not, Remaining Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is a vital for Remaining Fantasy followers. It’s attractive and has top-of-the-line soundtracks in recent times. Enjoying it on Steam Deck was an unbelievable expertise identical to seeing Elden Ring for the primary time on a transportable.
Bonus 2 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Assortment
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Assortment actually launched this week on PC and all consoles. I adored my time with it on Swap and PS5, however wasn’t going to go up an opportunity to play it on Steam Deck. I grabbed it as quickly because it launched, and have had no points with the video games thus far. When you’re a fan of older TMNT video games, that is a vital, and it performs nice on Steam Deck. When you aren’t bought on the gathering but, Shaun’s 5/5 overview is price studying. That is simply top-of-the-line retro collections on the market, and it’s nice to see it play so nicely on Steam Deck from day one.
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