With so many amazing games coming out, there is a lot to add to your Steam Deck library! In May alone, we had games like System Shock and Planet of Lana release to grace our Decks, but there are so many more to check out too! Here is a list of our highlights that released last month that we think you should definitely take a look into:
System Shock ($40 - Unknown) (SDHQ Review)
Get ready for intense battles, immersive storytelling, and tricky puzzles as you explore a cyberpunk space station overrun by a malevolent AI. As a hacker with no name, you must fight through mutants and robots, uncovering the station's secrets along the way. Unravel the mysteries of SHODAN's motives while facing formidable enemies and uncovering hidden paths.
Decarnation ($13.49 - Playable) (SDHQ Review)
Decarnation is a unique blend of survival horror and symbolic minigames. Solve cryptic puzzles, navigate dangerous environments, and face deadly foes while also experiencing real-life and metaphorical challenges. Uncover key elements of Gloria's life to aid her in intense battles against nightmarish creatures. Each triumph in her dreams strengthens her resolve in reality, and vice versa.
Planet of Lana ($20 - Verified) (SDHQ Review)
Delve into an inspiring journey in the visually stunning "Planet of Lana," a cinematic platformer where you guide Lana through a post-apocalyptic world to save her sister. With mesmerizing hand-painted landscapes, captivating puzzles, and an emotionally charged storyline, prepare for an unforgettable adventure blurring the line between game and art.
Friends vs Friends ($6 on Sale Now - Unknown)
Friends vs Friends is an engaging multiplayer game that pits friends against each other in a battle of wits and strategy. In this fast-paced and competitive game, players take turns challenging their friends to various challenges, puzzles, and quizzes. The goal is to outsmart and outscore your friends to claim victory. With its interactive and social gameplay, Friends vs Friends offers an exciting way to test your knowledge, showcase your skills, and strengthen friendships through friendly competition.
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection ($80 bundle, $40 separately - Verified)
Embark on a thrilling journey through treacherous labyrinths in the Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection. This captivating dungeon-crawling RPG combines immersive storytelling, strategic combat, and a unique mapping system. Customize your adventurers, chart your own path, and unravel the mysteries that await. Get ready for an exciting and challenging adventure like no other.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun ($22 - Unsupported, but working) (SDHQ Review)
Engage in epic battles against hordes of enemies and experience a gripping combination of strategic gameplay and immersive storytelling. Prepare for relentless action and breathtaking visuals in this thrilling journey through the grim darkness of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
Showgunners ($30 - Unknown) (SDHQ Review)
Get ready to unleash your inner champion, as Showgunners delivers an unforgettable mix of high-octane action, intense competition, and exhilarating multiplayer mayhem. With a diverse roster of unique characters and an arsenal of epic weapons, the game challenges you to outwit, outmaneuver, and outgun your opponents in an electrifying clash of skills and strategy. The stage is set, and the battle for supremacy awaits!
The Outlast Trials ($30 - Verified)
Dive into the heart-pounding world of a spine-chilling survival horror game set in a secret Cold War facility. Uncover sinister experiments, face unimaginable horrors, and team up with friends in the cooperative multiplayer mode. Brace yourself for a gripping and immersive experience that will test your courage and sanity.
Halls of Torment ($5 - Unknown, but working)
Prepare for the ultimate clash in Hall of Tournament! This thrilling multiplayer game combines fast-paced FPS action with intense arena battles. Choose from a diverse roster of warriors, unleash powerful abilities, and outmaneuver global rivals. Get ready for high-octane gunfights and strategic gameplay as you strive for victory in the Hall of Tournament. Are you ready to become a legend?
Darkest Dungeon 2 ($40 - Playable) (SDHQ Review)
Descend into madness in Darkest Dungeon II, a haunting turn-based strategy game of psychological horror. Battle nightmarish creatures, confront inner demons, and manage your team's sanity in a twisted world. Prepare for a relentless journey that will test your courage and push you to the brink. Can you survive the darkness?
Starship Troopers: Extermination ($25 - Unsupported, but reported working)
Gear up for a relentless war against the Arachnid Empire in Starship Troopers: Extermination! This thrilling FPS plunges you into epic battles, where you'll fight hordes of deadly bugs. Strategize with your squad, wield advanced weapons, and experience intense multiplayer action. Prepare for explosive encounters and become a hero in the war for survival. Join the fight in Starship Troopers: Extermination!
Evil Wizard ($20 - Unknown) (SDHQ Review)
Evil Wizard is a humor-filled action RPG featuring metroidvania elements and carefully crafted pixel-art environments. As a defeated villain who barely survived a tough fight, you’ll have to face an army of so-called heroes to recover what’s rightfully yours. Rediscover your powers, infiltrate your own castle, unleash devastating spells, and purge your ancestral home of these miserable excuses for an enemy. Are you ready to get your hands dirty? It’s time to be the bad guy for a change!
CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story™ ($30 - Unknown)
Dive into the action as a hero in the vibrant world of Zaun, where you'll face challenging platforming sequences and engage in strategic combat against formidable adversaries. Harness unique abilities, upgrade your skills, and make impactful choices that shape your journey. CONVERGENCE delivers an adventure that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Be ready to explore, fight, and conquer in the League of Legends universe!
Everdream Valley ($25 - Unknown, but reported working)
A farming adventure with a dash of magic. By day, restore your quaint homestead into a summer paradise. Raise crops, care for animals and rebuild to your heart's content. At night inhabit the various farmland creatures through your dreams and bring enchantment to the valley.
Above Snakes ($25 - Verified) (SDHQ Review)
Experience a mixture of creation and mild survival elements in this isometric Wild West-inspired adventure RPG. Build your own world piece by piece while navigating various biomes and battling against the elements or - even worse - dangerous Lost Souls. Gather resources, construct bases, and craft weapons and tools to hunt, fish, farm, and fight.
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Planet of Lana is boring. Amazing visuals but really boring. Boltgun and System Shock are incredible!
I can understand that! I personally liked it, but I am also a fan of games like LIMBO and INSIDE!