Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 11/11/24 - 11/17/24

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This week of new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games has a great mix of older releases, brand new ones, and some exciting upcoming titles. LEGO Horizon Adventures and Rivals of Aether 2 got the Verified badge, along with the upcoming Tales of Graces f Remastered, while Red Dead Redemption and Metal Slug Tactics got a Playable rating on their end.

Here are the 11 highlights we found:

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Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 11/11/24 - 11/17/24

LEGO Horizon Adventures (Verified)

Join machine hunter Aloy as she leads a colourful crew of heroes on a quest to save the world and learn the secrets of her past. Dive into boundless adventure, customize to your heart’s content, and take on action-packed battles solo or with friends.

The game is $59.99 and rated Verified. You can buy it for 15% off at $50.99 over on Fanatical.

Tales of Graces f Remastered (Verified)

Tales of Graces f is back with a beautiful and easier-to-play version! The game also includes Lineage and Legacies, an after-story to the main scenario!

The game can be pre-purchased for $39.99 ahead of its January 16th release. It is rated Verified. You can get it for 16% off at $33.59 on Fanatical.

FANTASIAN Neo Dimension (Verified)

Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.

The game can be pre-purchased for $49.99 ahead of its December 5th release. It is rated Verified. You can also get it on GreenManGaming for $42.49 using code NOV15.

Red Dead Redemption (Playable)

Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2.

The game is $49.99 and rated Playable due to the Rockstar launcher.

Amanda the Adventurer 2 (Playable)

In Amanda the Adventurer 2, the story continues as Riley encounters a mysterious masked figure after destroying the TV in the attic. Travel to the Kensdale Public Library and dig deeper into the mystery of Amanda the Adventurer.

The game is $9.99 and rated Playable due to needing a community controller configuration and showing incorrect controller icons.

Rivals of Aether 2 (Verified)

Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters.

The game is $29.99 and rated Verified.

Loco Motive (Verified)

On the Reuss Express a passenger has been murdered, and you’re the prime suspects. Uncover a thrilling mystery and solve satisfying point and click puzzles to prove your innocence! A slapstick adventure, packed full of deadly surprises, shocking twists and larger than life characters!

The game will be released on November 21st and is rated Verified.

Phantom Brace PC (Verified)

In the world of Ivoire lives Marona, an orphan with the ability to speak with phantoms. Though shunned by society, she believes in helping others. With her phantom companion Ash, Marona aims to purchase the mysterious Phantom Isle.

The game is $19.99 and rated Verified. You can get it on Fanatical for $16.99 with code FANATICAL15.

Pine: A Story of Loss (Verified)

Alone in the forest glade he shared with his wife, a woodworker struggles to accept her passing. Help him hold on to cherished memories of their life together as he struggles to care for himself and his now empty home. Pine is a single-serving game focused on telling a beautiful, emotional tale.

The game will be released in Q4 of 2024 and is rated Verified.

Metal Slug Tactics (Playable)

METAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.

The game is $24.99 and is rated Playable due to needing a community controller configuration, small in-game text, and needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard.

Cyber Knights: Flashpoint (Verified)

Cyberpunk mercenaries RPG! Turn-based squad tactics with unique heist-planning strategy. Build your crew wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Pull off heists with powerful cyberware, faction connections, multiclassing, weapon modding, stealth, hacking, and more!

The game is $29.99 and is rated Verified.

And that's all for this list! You can check out the previous week's list as well, which includes titles like Planet Coaster 2, Voidwrought, and Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town.

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