Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 5/18/26 - 5/24/26

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There are some great new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games this week. Luna Abyss and ZERO Parades both got the Verified badges, while Thick as Thieves got its Playable one.

Here are the 9 highlights we found:

Verified or Playable games don't automatically mean they work amazingly 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 5/18/26 - 5/24/26

Luna Abyss (Verified) (SDHQ Review)

Luna Abyss is a single player story driven action-adventure with fluid platforming and bullet hell combat. Follow the journey of Fawkes, a prisoner of Luna caught between a cryptic prophecy and their prison sentence.

The game is on sale for $23.99 until May 28th and is rated Verified.

ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies (Verified)

From the creators of Disco Elysium comes ZERO PARADES – an espionage RPG. You're a brilliant but tormented operant on one final desperate assignment. Gather your broken network, untangle a web of lies, and prove yourself on the world stage - or blow it all up again.

The game is $39.99 and is rated Verified.

TerraTech Legion (Verified) (SDHQ Review)

TerraTech Legion, a chaotic Bullet Heaven Builder. Build the ultimate battle vehicle block by block and survive waves of robotic foes, ramming them at speed and shooting infinite projectiles.

The game is $9.99 and is rated Verified.

Denshattack! (Verified)

Flip, trick and grind your train in a fast-paced, off-the-rails ride through a colourful Japanese dystopia. Outmatch rival gangs, wreck a shady megacorp, and take back the tracks with nothing but skill, speed, and style.

The game will be released on June 17th and is rated Verified.

Tavern Keeper (Verified)

From the creators of Game Dev Tycoon comes Tavern Keeper, a cosy-chaotic management sim, featuring a powerful decoration sandbox and a magical storybook RPG!

The game is on sale for $23.99 until June 1st and is rated Verified.

LOST EMBER: Rekindled Edition (Verified)

Explore the acclaimed animal adventure in never before seen beauty! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.

The game is $29.99 and is rated Verified.

Thick as Thieves (Playable) (SDHQ Review)

Thick as Thieves is a stealth-action heist game, playable solo or with a partner in crime in co-op multiplayer. Master the art of thievery through cunning gameplay across a 4-hour campaign in this dynamic new take on stealth.

The game is $4.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text.

The 7th Guest Remake (Verified)

The iconic game The 7th Guest has been brought back to life with modern technology, delivering an atmospheric story like no other. Explore a foreboding mansion, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets. The 7th Guest is the ultimate mystery adventure, reimagined for modern platforms.

The game will be released on June 4th and is rated Verified.

The Wardrobe Even Better Edition (Verified)

Inspired by the great ‘90s classics such as 'Monkey Island', 'Day of the Tentacle', 'Tony Tough' and 'Sam & Max: Hit the Road', "The Wardrobe" has a strong sense of humour, but isn't shy about dealing with mature and non-politically correct themes.

The game is on sale for $1.49 and is rated Verified.

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