Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 12/22/25 - 12/28/25

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This week was a relatively slow week for new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games, but it looks like there are still some hidden gems here and there. Stardust Skae and Hail to the Rainbow got the green checkmark, while It Takes a War and Tomba! 2 are both now Playable.

Here are the 8 highlights we found:

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Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 12/22/25 - 12/28/25

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition (Playable)

Tomba is back for more in Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition, a celebration of the often overlooked sequel to the legendary platformer, Tomba!

The game is $19.99 and rated Playable due to small in-game text.

Hail to the Rainbow (Verified)

The story of a lonely young man named Ignat, who survives in the dangerous and gloomy world of post-apocalyptic cyberpunk. You have to face the trials of a new reality and plunge into the secrets of the surrounding chaos.

The game is $14.99 and is rated Verified.

Stardust Skate (Verified)

Skate through Stardust Valley in this endless runner, competing for the highest score and the coolest deck!

The game is on sale for $2.39 and is rated Verified.

It Takes a War (Playable)

Graphics! Guns! Glory! Get ready to drop into a devastatingly real depiction of the battlefield as you and your team take on a relentless foe. It Takes a War presents a new vision for the team-based tactical shooter genre.

The game is on sale for $5.09 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text, needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard, and needing a community controller configuration.

Tentacle Tango (Verified)

Team up with a friend to swing the inseparable octopuses, Ten & Tango, through treacherous terrains to defeat the evil Chef Murgó. Revolve, jump, and coordinate your movements in this challenging co-op platformer! Prepare to die—a lot—and put your friendship to the ultimate test.

The game is $14.99 and is rated Verified.

Light Up The Town (Playable)

Light Up The Town is a cozy, casual holiday game for all ages. Play as Bean, a precocious young ferret, and explore the town of Bellflower, Colorado as you hang up festive string lights around to spread holiday cheer. Click to throw a light or decoration; the only limit is your imagination.

The game is $14.99 and rated Playable due to small in-game text, needing to manually configure the graphical settings for optimal play, and needing to set the display resolution manually.

Let Them Come: Onslaught (Verified)

Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.

The game is on sale for $6.39 and is rated Verified.

Eterspire (Playable)

Eterspire is a true free-to-play, cross-platform MMORPG where your skill and dedication define your progression! Play on PC and Mobile with crossplay, join a friendly and active community, discover new content updates every two weeks, and explore a massive world full of charming characters.

The game is free to play and is rated Playable due to small in-game text, needing a community controller configuration, showing incorrect controller icons, and needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard.

And that's all for this week's list! You can check out the previous week's list as well, which includes titles like REKA, Ctrl Alt Ego, and Project Warlock 2.

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