Covering the Steam Deck over the previous couple of months has been superb with how a lot the software program has improved over time. If you missed Jared’s assessment of it at launch, learn it right here. Testing new and previous video games on Steam Deck has additionally been nice since virtually each sport I’ve performed runs because it ought to. While I already coated the very best video games you may play on Steam Deck and even the finest Steam Deck video games you may’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, acquired me to assembling an inventory of the very best 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 just a few exceptions within the case of video games that had been on console earlier than, however ported to PC solely this yr.

Best 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 Switch, however given the developer’s prior video games, it wasn’t as massive of a shock. Rollerdrome however, was an enormous shock. The third individual shooter and skater hybrid has an addictive gameplay loop, exact controls, nice music, and a beautiful fashionable aesthetic. It is a singleplayer expertise that may problem and shock you. It runs completely out of the field on Steam Deck as effectively, and has been my goto sport to play to take a break just lately.

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ was one of many extra shocking 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 shocking. The rhythm sport 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 very best of the PS4 and Switch video games collectively. If you’ve ever needed to get into the world of Hatsune Miku or simply play a incredible rhythm sport, Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+ is value 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 Hall-A’s Jill is what acquired me to purchase the sport on PS5. I loved my time with ANNO: Mutationem on PS5 fairly a bit regardless of just a few flaws. On Steam Deck, ANNO: Mutationem is a incredible expertise out of the field. I’ve performed it on each Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck now, and the motion journey sport mixing 2D and 3D types is an absolute pleasure to play on a conveyable. If you’re trying to play an ideal cyberpunk journey with beautiful visuals, ANNO: Mutationem is an important on Steam Deck.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak

Monster Hunter Rise hit Steam earlier this yr following its debut on Switch final yr. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, the large growth to the sport, arrived on each Switch and Steam just a few months in the past, and I performed all the growth and postgame content material out there for assessment on Switch with virtually no points. Since then, it has gotten much more updates to herald new monsters, quests, occasions, and extra. In its present state, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is finest performed on Steam Deck if you would like the definitive transportable expertise, and additionally it is probably the greatest video games this yr.

Neon White

Having performed Neon White for assessment on Switch, 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 retaining its hooks in me. While the dialogue continues to be not nice, the platforming, music, and ranges are very good. It performs superb on Steam Deck and is certainly probably the greatest new indie video games you may play proper now on any platform. If you loved video games like Ghostrunner and Paradise Killer, that is for you. It additionally has some No More Heroes sprinkled in. I hope we get extra ranges as DLC.

Rogue Legacy 2

Just like Neon White, Rogue Legacy 2 is among the finest indie video games this yr on any platform. Rogue Legacy 2 builds on the inspiration of the primary sport to really feel much more fashionable. I hoped Spelunky 2, would do that for me, but it surely doesn’t really feel as a lot of a step ahead as Rogue Legacy 2 does. Rogue Legacy 2’s new visible fashion and lovely ranges all add as much as make this a simple suggestion. Until we get a Switch or cellular port, the Steam Deck presents the very best and solely official transportable expertise.

Elden Ring

I’ve already featured Elden Ring in the very best video games to play on Steam Deck, but it surely 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 sport I put in on it to verify. Having performed Elden Ring on PS5, PS4 Pro, Xbox Series 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 steadiness 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 finest new experiences anybody can have on Steam Deck.

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered

I wasn’t positive whether or not I ought to embody this as a result of it’s a PC port or a PS5 remaster of a sport that got here out just a few years in the past on PS4. Barring the terrible compelled stealth nonsense within the sport, I am keen on Marvel’s Spider-Man. Replaying it on PS5 was additionally nice, and whereas I don’t assume the DLC is pretty much as good as the bottom sport, it’s a tremendous package deal. I used to be stunned at how effectively it runs on Steam Deck. It being verified by Valve for Steam Deck pre-release undoubtedly was an excellent signal. Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered is a incredible PC port, and seems 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. Team Ladybug already impressed me a ton with Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth, however Drainus blew me away. It feels massively polished, and is a ton of enjoyable to select up and play. While the story isn’t something to jot down residence about, Drainus nails the gameplay and visuals. It additionally borrows the very best of the style kings whereas incorporating its personal attraction. As of now, it additionally hasn’t been ported to any console, but it surely runs completely on Steam Deck proper out of the field. It will maintain you coming again for extra.

AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative

Spike Chunsoft’s Zero Escape and Danganronpa franchises are family names in journey sport and visible novel communities, however the writer’s AI: The Somnium Files collection is completely value your time. AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative is a sequel to AI: The Somnium Files, however one that may be loved as a standalone expertise. AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative is considered one of my favourite video games this yr with its glorious narrative, humor, and memorable characters. The better part about taking part in AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative on Steam Deck, is which 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 – Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

Just like Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered above, this can be a tough one. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is an enhanced PS5 model of Final Fantasy VII Remake on PS4 plus a incredible DLC episode. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade debuted on PC final yr by the Epic Games Store, and it just lately arrived on Steam following its PC storefront exclusivity ending. It felt bizarre calling it a brand new sport, so I’ve included it as a bonus right here as a result of it did arrive on Steam in 2022. Regardless of whether or not you performed the unique or not, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is an important for Final Fantasy followers. It is beautiful and has probably the greatest soundtracks lately. Playing it on Steam Deck was an unbelievable expertise similar to seeing Elden Ring for the primary time on a conveyable.

Bonus 2 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection actually launched this week on PC and all consoles. I adored my time with it on Switch 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 to date. If you’re a fan of older TMNT video games, that is an important, and it performs nice on Steam Deck. If you aren’t bought on the gathering but, Shaun’s 5/5 assessment is value studying. This is definitely probably the greatest retro collections on the market, and it’s nice to see it play so effectively on Steam Deck from day one.

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