Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 7/28/25 - 8/3/25

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There were some great new and upcoming games that got their Steam Deck Verified/Playable badges over the last week. The newly released Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and Dead Take both got the green checkmarks, while the PvP WildGate got the Playable badge.

Here are the 13 highlights we found:

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Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 7/28/25 - 8/3/25

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (Verified) (SDHQ Review)

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

The game is on sale for $22.49 until August 7th and is rated Verified.

Dead Take (Verified)

Find your missing friend. Uncover the secrets within. Brave a luxurious and haunting mansion in Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror crafted by Surgent Studios.

The game is on sale for $13.49 until August 14th and is rated Verified.

PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC (Verified)

PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC modernizes, updates, and enhances the fan favorite 3D Platforming adventure in nearly every way! Venture across PAC-LAND to reclaim the golden fruit and put a stop to the ghosts and their dastardly boss, Spooky!

The game is available for pre-purchase at $29.99 ahead of its September 25th release date. It is rated Verified.

Squirreled Away (Verified)

Live your best squirrel life. Explore, gather, craft, and build incredible treehouses in acres of beautiful parkland. Scurry across lawns, up trees, and leap limb to limb solo, or up to four friends can play together in co-op. Endless summer days of adventure await.

The game is $14.99 and is rated Verified.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition (Verified)

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine returns. Enhanced for a new generation! Enjoy quality of life & graphical improvements that take the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine experience to the next level.

The game is $39.99 and is rated Verified.

Wildgate (Playable)

Wildgate is a PVP multiplayer shooter that blends tactical ship-to-ship combat with fast-paced first-person action. Evade deadly environmental hazards, search for powerful weapons and ship upgrades, and be the first crew to escape with the Artifact... or the last crew left flying.

The game is $29.99 and is rated Playable due to needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard and small in-game text.

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 (Playable)

The square Earth is under attack by giant enemies. Giant ants, giant spiders, giant bees, giant scorpions, giant UFOs, giant robots, giant monsters.... And if that weren't enough, there are also giant aliens, and even giant EDF soldiers. The situation seems hopeless! Still...there's nothing more satisfying than taking down these invading foes.

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

LEGO DC Super-Villains (Verified)

It's good to be bad… Embark on an all-new DC/LEGO® adventure by becoming the best villain the universe has seen. Players will create and play as an all-new super-villain throughout the game, unleashing mischievous antics and wreaking havoc in an action-packed story.

The game is $39.99 and is rated Verified.

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game (Verified)

Welcome home, Hobbit! Live the cosy life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, & share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits & familiar faces awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game.

The game is on sale for $31.49 until August 12th and is rated Verified.

Gatekeeper (Verified)

Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!

The game is on sale for $9.74 until August 15th and is rated Verified.

Dice With Death (Playable)

Dice With Death is a Dicebuilding Roguelike – Unfortunately you have already died. Fortunately, Death is up for some friendly competition. Collect new dice and relics, create damage stacking combos, and even cheat Death himself to emerge victorious.

The game is on sale for $9.79 until August 5th and is rated Playable due to showing incorrect controller icons.

The Karters 2: Turbo Charged (Playable)

Get ready for the ultimate kart racing experience on Steam & Steam Deck! Inspired by Crash Team Racing, built with its own identity, advanced gameplay systems, tons of new features and massive modding support for endless replayability!

The game is $29.99 and is rated Playable due to needing to configure the resolution manually and small in-game text.

UnderMine 2 (Playable)

Delve back into the heart-pounding depths of the Undermine in this action roguelike sequel! Uncover ancient secrets, battle fierce foes, and conquer Delvemore Castle with a friend by your side!

The game is $19.99 and is rated Playable due to needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard.

And that's all for this week's list! You can check out the previous week's list as well, which includes titles like The King is Watching, RoadCraft, and Towerborne.

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