Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 12/8/25 - 12/14/25

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There were some great new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games to enjoy this week. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Witchfire both got upgraded from Playable to Verified, while All Hands on Deck got its Playable badge.

Here are the 12 highlights we found:

Verified or Playable games don't automatically mean they work amazingly out of the box. Some of these games may require work to optimize and play well. Here are our thoughts on the system and how it can be fixed.

Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 12/8/25 - 12/14/25

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Verified)

Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

The game is on sale for $39.99 until December 18th and is rated Verified.

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion (Verified)

A cosmic battle awaits! Choose between 15 Marvel Super Heroes in this frenetic action beat ‘em up to fight against the deadly Annihilation Wave threatening the galaxy. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Marvel Universe will be fought for across the stars!

The game is $29.99 and is rated Verified.

Witchfire (Verified)

Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

The game is on sale for $31.99 until December 18th and is rated Verified.

Terminator 2D: NO FATE (Verified)

Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.

The game is on sale for $26.99 until December 19th and is rated Verified.

9 Kings (Verified)

A fast-paced roguelike kingdom builder. Grow your empire and fight massive battles against powerful rival kings. Break the game with thousands of insane builds to become the King of Kings.

The game is $19.99 and rated Verified.

Yakuza Kiwami 1+2 New Versions (Verified)

Step up and start your action-packed, beat em’ up adventure across Japan as Kazuma Kiryu, a legendary Yakuza known as the ‘Dragon of Dojima’ as he fights like hell to protect those he loves. This bundle includes remastered versions of the two games that started the critically acclaimed series.

The games are $19.99 individually and $29.98 bundled together, and they are both Verified.

The Royal Writ (Verified)

Sacrifice creates stories in this medieval roguelike deckbuilder. Watch your cards march to glory or permanent death as they battle toward the enemy. Each fallen hero becomes part of your kingdom's legend. Command wisely… some sacrifices are necessary.

The game is on sale for $10.04 until December 18th and is rated Verified.

Guild Wars Reforged (Verified)

Step into Guild Wars Reforged, the award-winning online roleplaying game enjoyed by millions, now re-energized with system enhancements and Steam Deck verified. Experience the complete saga— from the fall of Ascalon to the desperate stand against Nightfall. Your adventure is just getting started!

The game is $19.99 and is rated Verified.

The Horde Wants You Dead (Verified)

The Horde Wants You Dead is a casual, top-down shooter with up to 4-player online co-op. Ambushed by an angry horde, you and your friends face a fight for survival against thousands of relentless enemies!

The game is $9.99 and is rated Verified.

All Hands on Deck (Playable)

All Hands on Deck is a co-op puzzle platformer game. Use Rock, Paper, Scissors and various items together to solve puzzles, traverse through playful worlds and save plushies. Everyone can share the same experience! Just swap items and you're good to go. How handy is that!

The game is $12.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text and showing incorrect controller icons.

POPUCOM (Verified)

Venture together with your friends on an unknown planet. Use color switching, match-3 shooting, and artifact powers to overcome challenges and keep advancing. What lies ahead of you is an adventure filled with wonder, hope, and much more to discover!

The game is on sale for $15.99 until December 16th and is rated Verified.

Milano's Odd Job Collection (Verified)

Milano is on her own for summer vacation, and she’s ready to live her best life! Take on part-time jobs, personalize your home, or spend the day eating popcorn at the park. Experience this retro classic for the first time outside of Japan, now with modern improvements.

The game is $14.99 and is rated Verified.

And that's all for this week's list! You can check out the previous week's list as well, which includes titles like Forestrike, Octopath Traveler 0, and Skate Story.

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