Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 6/9/25 - 6/15/25

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There were some huge releases this week, which means some big games getting their own Steam Deck Verified/Playable badge. Stellar Blade and FBC: Firebreak both got the green checkmark, while The Alters and Dune: Awakening got their Playable one, which is just a treat to see.

Here are the 13 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 6/9/25 - 6/15/25

Stellar Blade (Verified)

Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.

The game is $59.99, but you can get it on Fanatical for $53.99 to save some money. It is rated Verified.

The Alters (Playable) (SDHQ Review)

Explore an emotional sci-fi game with a unique blend of survival, adventure, and base-building elements. Help Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of an ill-fated space expedition, create alternative versions of himself to escape a hostile planet and tackle personal turmoils with this unconventional crew.

The game is on sale for $31.49, but you can get it on Fanatical for $24.49 to save some money. It is rated Playable due to small in-game text.

FBC: Firebreak (Verified)

A three-player cooperative first-person shooter set within a mysterious federal agency under assault by otherworldly forces.

The game can be wishlisted ahead of its June 17th release and is rated Verified.

Dune: Awakening (Playable)

Rise from survival to greatness and challenge the power of an Imperium in Dune: Awakening, a multiplayer survival game on a massive scale. Survive the sandworm, craft your ornithopter, build a fortress, and ascend to power on an open world Arrakis shared with hundreds of other players.

The game is $49.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text.

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (Playable)

The story of apprentice detective and Devil Summoner extraordinaire Raidou Kuzunoha XIV returns in this remastered classic! Call upon your demons to solve supernatural mysteries and dispose of enemies.

The game can be pre-purchased for $49.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text.

Ocean Keeper (Verified)

Explore dungeons, fight hordes of monsters and survive on a huge map. This is Ocean Keeper - an action roguelike with tower defense elements. Mine resources in caves, customize your Mech Spider, upgrade different weapons and face dangerous bosses that won't leave you a chance!

The game is $5.99 and is rated Verified.

to a T (Verified)

A charming, colorful adventure game from the creator of Katamari Damacy and the uvula team about a teen navigating life in a small town with their cute dog companion. While their body is stuck in a T-pose, they do their best to make the most of it.

The game is $19.99 and is rated Verified.

Unknown 9: Awakening (Playable) (SDHQ Review)

You are Haroona, a Quaestor born with the ability to venture into a mysterious dimension: the Fold. On her quest for powerful hidden knowledge, she must learn to master the powers of the Fold to fight a secret society with a hostile agenda.

The game is $49.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text and needing manual configuration of graphical settings.

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero (Verified)

Join Marona and her Phantom friends on a mission to defeat the sinister Shipwreck Fleet! Recruit Phantoms, bind them to objects, combine them with Gadgets, and even merge them with Marona herself in this Play-It-Your-Way RPG.

The game is $59.99, but you can get it for $50.99 on Fanatical with code FANATICAL15. It's rated Verified.

Lunar Eclipse (Playable)

Explore dark locations, solve puzzles, and uncover a gripping story. Fight or evade bloodthirsty zombies using wit and agility. Immerse yourself in a tense adventure with a charming blonde heroine in a chilling, atmospheric world.

The game is $14.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text, needing to manually configure graphical settings, and showing incorrect controller icons.

Sol Cesto (Playable)

Sol Cesto is a tactical and frantic roguelite where mastering your luck is key. Choose a hero, upgrade them using cursed teeth and magical items, and descend to the bottom of an ever-changing dungeon. In this dark world, every action has consequences…

The game is $11.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text.

Confronted (Verified)

A gothic first-person survival horror game where crafting hideouts is your only way to evade the unspeakable terrors within Radu Castle.

The game is $6.99 and is rated Verified.

Spirit of the North 2 (Playable) (SDHQ Review)

Unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient world in this breathtaking 3rd-Person Adventure, a sequel to the acclaimed ‘Spirit of the North.’ Take on the role of an isolated fox with a raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home.

The game is $29.99 and rated Playable due to needing to set the display resolution manually.

And that's all for this week's list! You can check out the previous week's list as well, which includes titles like DELTARUNE, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition

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