Ask HN: Recommendations for Steam Deck Games

by royletronon 11/1/2022, 9:50:25 AM with 7 comments
  • by opyateon 11/13/2022, 10:10:04 AM

    Platformers play really nicely on the deck, so check out Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, and its ilk.

  • by mindcrashon 11/1/2022, 11:16:45 PM

    RimWorld - which has been completely optimized for the Deck

    https://store.steampowered.com/app/294100/RimWorld/

    Factorio - Dev team is currently in process using the knowledge gained from the Switch port to create a fully Deck verified version

    https://store.steampowered.com/app/427520/Factorio/

  • by solardevon 11/3/2022, 12:09:53 AM

    Get Xbox Game Pass and play all the controller friendly games there

    Most of the uplay subscription games also support controller

    You can run most of the games either locally on the deck, streamed from your desktop, or streamed from the internet

  • by flakyfilibusteron 11/1/2022, 12:39:59 PM

    I'm scared to even mention it - considering it can be very addictive, but have you checked out Vampire Survivors?

  • by merason 11/1/2022, 7:06:21 PM

    All the games you mentioned are excellent! I find Hollow Knight and Celeste to be perfect handheld games.

  • by apinedaon 11/1/2022, 2:47:50 PM

    I'm a Rocket League addict myself. I heard Hollow Knight is good on it.

  • by midislackon 11/1/2022, 2:03:48 PM

    Install Exult and play Ultima VII, the greatest RPG of all time!