Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 12/23/24 - 1/5/25

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There weren't a ton of new Steam Deck Verified/Playable games over the last two weeks due to the holidays, but there are still some great titles that either got a new badge or got it back. Marvel Rivals finally got a Playable badge, while Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy got their Verified badge back. Palworld also got their badge back, and Beastieball and Learning Factory got their green checkmarks after tons of Steam Deck updates.

Here are the 13 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 12/23/24 - 1/5/25

Marvel Rivals (Playable)

Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!

The game is free to play and is rated Playable due to having a launcher/setup tool, needing a community controller configuration, needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard, and small in-game text.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (Verified)

Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In this action-adventure game, you are Star-Lord leading the unpredictable Guardians from one explosion of chaos to the next. You got this. Probably.

The game is $59.99, but you can get it on GreenManGaming for $8.10. It is rated Verified.

[ECHOSTASIS] (Playable)

THE AWARD-WINNING CONCLUSION TO THE [ENIGMA] TRILOGY, [ECHOSTASIS] presents a world where our reality is not only curated by algorithms, but created by them.

The game is $19.99 and is rated Playable due to needing a community controller configuration, showing incorrect controller icons, needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard, and small in-game text.

Learning Factory (Verified)

Build intricate supply chains to meet your feline customers' needs. Discover underground and air transport layers, a vast research tree, procedural worlds, machine learning, and endless automation in this relaxing, enemyless game.

The game is $14.99 and is rated Verified.

Beastieball (Verified)

A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties' relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!

The game is $24.99 and is rated Verified.

Psychroma (Verified)

Psychroma is a psychological horror side-scroller set in a haunted cyberpunk house. Collect cards and explore the memories stored on them to piece together your past. But the deeper you go, the more you expose yourself to the brightest heat, the warmest color...

The game is $9.99 and is rated Verified.

Slitterhead (Verified) (SDHQ Review)

Set in the densely cluttered streets of "Kowlong," filled with obscurity and chaos, this battle action-adventure game casts players as the "Hyoki," an entity devoid of memory and physical form. His only motive is to eradicate the monstrous beings known as "Slitterheads" crawling around the city, disguising themselves as humans.

The game is $49.99 and is rated Verified.

Toads of the Bayou (Playable)

Lead a group of toads as they fight against Baron Samedi’s evil forces in a challenging mix of turn-based tactics and roguelike deckbuilding. Synergise card effects, gain the aid of powerful allies and engage in strategic combat to thrive in the cursed bayou.

The game is $9.99 and is rated Playable due to needing a community controller configuration, showing incorrect controller icons, and small in-game text.

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Playable)

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is an action-packed third-person shooter and trap defense game. Evolve as an orc-slaying War Mage through rogue-lite choices and obliterate, eviscerate, and incinerate massive hordes with up to four players.

The game will be released on January 28th and is rated Playable due to small in-game text and manual configuration of graphics settings.

On Your Tail (Verified) (SDHQ Review)

A cozy detective adventure where you play as a vacation-bound writer who stumbles upon an idyllic town plagued by an enigmatic thief. Crack the case in this charming seaside town, build relationships, and unravel secrets in a world full of quirky characters and heartwarming stories.

The game is $34.99 and is rated Verified.

Drill Core (Verified)

Corporate greed meets strategic planet-mining in Drill Core! Drill to the heart of planets while managing workers, researching cutting-edge tech, and fortifying against alien attacks. Will you prioritize efficiency and risk your workers' safety, or focus on defense for survival?

The game is $19.99 and is rated Verified.

Palworld (Playable)

Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!

The game is $29.99 and is rated Playable due to needing a community controller configuration, showing incorrect controller icons, needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard, manually configuring the graphical settings for good performance, and small in-game text.

ASKA (Playable) (SDHQ Review)

Lay claim to unspoiled lands and pave the way for a fierce Viking tribe. Craft the ultimate settlement solo or together with up to x3 friends. Trust in the Gods and the power of the Eye of Odin and summon intelligent NPC villagers to provide camaraderie and relief from the toils of survival.

The game is $24.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text and minor audio issues.

And that's all for this list! You can check out the previous list as well, which includes titles like Fast Food Simulator, Tactical Breach Wizards, and Deepest Chamber: Resurrection.

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