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There weren't a ton of new Steam Deck Verified/Playable games this week, but there are still some great ones to highlight for this week! Vampire Hunters and Europa got Verified, while Assassin's Creed: Mirage and DEATH NOTE Killer Within got their Playable badge. The upcoming remaster for The Thing also got its Verified badge, which is awesome!
Here are the 10 highlights we found:
Verified or Playable games don't automatically mean they work amazing 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 10/28/24 - 11/3/24
Vampire Hunters (Verified)
To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.
The game is on sale at 25% off for $11.24 until November 13th and is rated Verified.
Assassin's Creed Mirage (Playable)
Experience the story of Basim, a cunning street thief seeking answers and justice as he navigates the bustling streets of ninth-century Baghdad. Through a mysterious, ancient organization known as the Hidden Ones, he will become a deadly Master Assassin and change his fate in ways he never could have imagined.
The game is $49.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text, needing to use the Steam overlay to exit the game, manually bringing up the virtual keyboard, and having a launcher/setup tool.
Realm of Ink (Playable)
Realm of Ink is an Ink-style action Roguelite game. While pursuing the Fox Demon, the swordswoman Red, unexpectedly finds that her life is dictated by the 'destiny' within the world of the book. Only by breaking free can she unveil the truth of her existence and challenge the constraints of fate.
The game is $16.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text and needing to manually set resolution.
Europa (Verified) (SDHQ Review)
On the moon Europa, a lush terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive.
The game is $14.99 and is rated Verified.
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead (Verified)
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a single-player horror adventure game inspired by the critically acclaimed blockbuster movie franchise that highlights a unique survivor story after an invasion of deadly creatures. In this exclusive spin-off, experience the journey of a young woman who must endure a treacherous apocalypse in the midst of interpersonal family conflicts, all while coming to terms with her own inner fears.
The game is $29.99 and is rated Verified.
The Thing: Remastered (Verified)
The 2002 third-person survival horror shooter that serves as a sequel to the genre-defining 1982 film is back, remastered by Nightdive Studios to bring this innovative blend of fast paced squad action meets survival horror to the modern era. Including Antialiasing, Per Pixel Lighting, 4K Resolution and up to 144 FPS.
The game can be wishlisted ahead of its release and is rated Verified.
DEATH NOTE Killer Within (Playable)
DEATH NOTE Killer Within is an online social deduction game for up to 10 players. Players will be split into two teams with different objectives. To win the game, players will need to figure out each other’s identities and either eliminate L who threatens Kira's power or seize the Death Note.
The game will be available tomorrow and is rated Playable due to small in-game text. Single player gameplay will also require an internet connection.
Worlds of Aria (Playable)
Lead your own DnD-like adventuring party on an epic adventure narrated by Laura Bailey. Invite your friends for free to the group with the Friends Pass, or strike out on your own. Cooperation, betrayal, and the luck of the dice… what wild escapades will you and your teammates get up to?
The game is $14.99 and is rated Playable due to showing incorrect controller icons, small in-game text, and needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard.
Outlanders (Playable)
Outlanders is a town-building strategy game, populated by hard-working, charming folk in search of a simpler life. Some just want to survive off the land, others want to create amazing things.
The game is $14.99 and is rated Playable due to showing incorrect controller icons and small in-game text.
Dice and Fold (Playable)
A turn-based dungeon crawler where your only way of attacking the enemy is by rolling dice. Roll dice to damage enemy cards to FOLD. Inspired by classic Solitaire, in a top-down table and enemies made out of cards, try to beat the dungeon with 35 unique classes. Build your deck, kill monsters.
The game is $12.99 and is rated Playable due to needing a community controller configuration.
And that's all for this list! You can check out the previous week's list as well, which includes titles like Atlas Fallen, Slay the Princess, and Sonic X Shadow Generations.
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