Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 3/10/25 - 3/16/25

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There were so many great new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games to check out. The upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows got the Verified badge ahead of its release, and Fruitbus also got the upgrade to the green checkmark.

Here are the 12 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 3/10/25 - 3/16/25

Assassin's Creed Shadows (Verified)

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

The game can be pre-purchased $69.99 ahead of its March 20th and is rated Verified.

Airport X-Ray Simulator (Verified)

Step into the critical role of a baggage security operative in Airport X-Ray Simulator. As part of the backbone of airport security, you are the last line of defense against prohibited or illegal items making their way onto an aircraft or into the airport.

The game is on sale for $9.74 until March 20th and is rated Verified.

Fruitbus (Verified)

A journey of flavors and friendships awaits you in your cozy, customisable food truck! Forage for fresh ingredients to create your own menu, then feed tummies and souls with home-cooked meals. Change the world, one apple at a time.

The game is on sale for $18.74 until March 20th and is rated Verified.

Echo Point Nova (Verified)

Echo Point Nova is an open-world FPS that offers unparalleled freedom and thrilling speed. Designed for both singleplayer and coop. From the creators of Severed Steel.

The game is on sale for $16.74 until March 20th and is rated Verified.

Darkblade Ascent (Verified)

Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.

The game is $18.99 and is rated Verified.

Gunforged (Verified)

Gunforged is a goofy fantasy roguelite shooter where you create broken builds every run. Forge your guns with randomized gun parts, collect passive abilities, and embed gun-changing runes into your guns to create the ultimate build.

The game is $8.99 and is rated Verified.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (Playable)

Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!

The game is $49.99 and is rated Playable due to needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard and small in-game text.

Tiny Glade (Verified)

Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.

The game is on sale for $11.99 until March 20th and is rated Verified.

SULFUR (Verified)

SULFUR is a modern old-school action-adventure: Outsmart enemies, find treasure, improve weapons, harness powers. Delve deeper, find answers, make it end.

The game is on sale for $19.99 until March 20th and is rated Verified.

Date Everything! (Verified)

Date Everything is a sandbox dating simulator set in the comfort of your own home, featuring 100 fully voice acted datable characters! Let the romance flow between your bed, smoke alarm and… Overwhelming Sense of Existential Dread? Are you ready to Date Everything?

The game can be pre-ordered ahead of its June release and is rated Verified.

Reality Break (Verified)

Rewrite the universe! Break reality to change your fate, and use your powers to stop sinister forces from altering existence itself. Discover the origin of your new abilities in a fast-paced ARPG Loot Collection Roguelite where you will bend, break, and change the laws of the universe!

The game is on sale for $22.49 until March 20th and is rated Verified.

Monster Train 2 (Verified)

Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit.

The game can be wishlisted now and is rated Verified.