Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 10/27/25 - 11/2/25

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There are some great new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games this week. Ghost of Tsushima and Mortal Kombat: Legacy Collection got the green checkmark, while the newly released Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake and Keeper both got the Playable badge.

Here are the 10 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 10/27/25 - 11/2/25

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake (Playable) (SDHQ Review)

DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagination of the first two legendary adventures in The Erdrick Trilogy, brought together in one package.

The game is $59.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text. If you have a Humble Choice subscription, you can save up to 15% for the game, putting it at $50.99.

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT (Verified)

A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

The game is $59.99 and is rated Verified. If you want to save some money, you can get it on GameBillet for $44.99.

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Verified)

Step into the arena and choose your fighter! Experience the legendary origins of Mortal Kombat with the iconic arcade classics that started it all—alongside a curated selection of most-loved home versions and rare, fan-favorite releases—a celebration of the franchise’s groundbreaking legacy.

The game is $49.99 and is rated Verified.

The Outer Worlds 2 (Playable)

The Outer Worlds 2 is the eagerly-awaited sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment (just look at the exciting number of dashes in this sentence!). Time to clear your calendar – get ready for an action-packed adventure with a new crew, new weapons, and new enemies in a new colony! So much newness!

The game is $69.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text and incorrect controller icons.

Keeper (Playable)

From Lee Petty and Double Fine Productions, Keeper is an atmospheric puzzle adventure in which a long-forgotten lighthouse is awakened and, joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship, and an unexpected journey into realms beyond understanding

The game is $29.99 and is rated Playable due to needing to manually configure the graphical settings for optimal performance.

Serious Sam 2 (Verified)

The iconic Serious Sam brings his trademark relentless intensity to this bigger, bolder, more colorful sequel to the classic Serious Sam: First and Second Encounters! Tasked with rescuing the universe one bullet at a time against overwhelming hordes of time traveling enemies, Serious Sam must battle through thick jungles, murky swamps, frozen tundra, and futuristic cities to bring down Mental and his vile armies. Serious Sam 2 is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!

The game is on sale for $2.49 until November 10th and is rated Verified.

The Seance of Blake Manor (Verified)

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

The game is on sale for $17.99 and is rated Verified.

Omelet You Cook (Verified)

The cozy chaotic cooking roguelike. Assemble omelets for quirky students using ingredients from a conveyor belt. Discover wacky combinations to satisfy the ever-demanding Principal Clucker.

The game is $11.99 and is rated Verified.

CLAWPUNK (Verified)

Play as fierce feline heroes and battle villainous gangs to reclaim Feral City in this chaotic arcade adventure. Scratch, claw, and unleash your fury as adrenaline propels you through destructible environments.

The game can be wishlisted ahead of its November 14th release and is rated Verified.

ARK: Survival Ascended (Verified)

ARK is reimagined from the ground-up into the next-generation of video game technology with Unreal Engine 5! Form a tribe, tame & breed hundreds of unique dinosaurs and primeval creatures, explore, craft, build, and fight your way to the top of the food-chain. Your new world awaits!

The game is $44.99 and is rated Verified.

However, after testing the game, we can say there are some pretty big drops even on the lowest settings. We don't agree with the Verified rating here.

And that's all for this week's list! You can check out the previous week's list as well, which includes titles like Dispatch, Jurassic World Evolution 3, and Demonschool.

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