Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 6/1/26 - 6/7/26

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There are some great new games that got the Steam Deck Verified and Playable badge over the past week. Rue Valley and Directive 8020 both got the green checkmark, while 007 First Light got the Playable badge.

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 6/1/26 - 6/7/26

007 First Light (Playable)

Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training program, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.

The game is $69.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text.

Directive 8020 (Verified)

From the creators of UNTIL DAWN and THE QUARRY, Directive 8020 is an all-new cinematic sci-fi horror adventure that blends intense survival gameplay with meaningful choices and a branching storyline.

The game is $49.99 and is rated Verified.

Rue Valley (Verified)

Break free from a mysterious time loop! Embark on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. Delve into the enigmatic depths of the small godforsaken town: Rue Valley.

The game is $14.99 and is rated Verified.

Voidling Bound (Playable)

Hatch, evolve, and upgrade powerful space creatures in this action-packed sci-fi 3rd person shooter that reinvents the monster taming genre!

The game will be released tomorrow June 9th and is rated Playable due to showing incorrect controller icons and small in-game text.

NBA The Run (Playable)

Take your favorite NBA stars to iconic streetball courts around the world, in this fast-paced, online 3v3 basketball game. Stack wins, earn cred and become the GOAT of THE RUN. Who's Got Next?

The game will be released tomorrow on June 9th and is rated Playable due to needing to bring up the virtual keyboard manually and small in-game text.

Snacktorio (Verified)

Long ago, hungry monsters threatened to consume the world, until their appetites were sated - with delicious food! But now their numbers have grown, and there are more orders than we can keep up with…

The game is on sale for $7.19 until June 18th and is rated Verified.

Tour de France 2026 (Verified)

Take on the best international cyclists with one goal in mind: winning the 2026 Tour de France. Conquer legendary mountain passes, launch your sprints at the perfect moment and emerge triumphant on the Champs-Élysées wearing the Yellow Jersey.

The game is $39.99 and is rated Verified.

Skull and Bones (Verified)

Skull and Bones is an open world naval action RPG where ship combat, build choice, and sailing skill define your pirate legend. Conquer rival ships and mythical beasts in a vast ocean of up to 20 players.

The game is $29.99 and is rated Verified.

868-BACK (Verified)

The Mainframe is lost, and you might be the only person still able to fight the MegaCorps. Lucky you! Your mission: dismantle capitalism one computer server at a time.

The game is $19.99 and is rated Verified.

And that's all for this week's list! You can check out the previous week's list as well, which includes titles like Blue Archive, World of Tanks: HEAT, and Two Point Museum.

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