Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 7/7/25 - 7/13/25

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This week we have some interesting new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games, with the bulk of them getting that Verified badge! Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream tops the list, while other greats like Shadow Labyrinth and Herdling come up right behind.

Here are the 11 highlights we found:

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Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 7/7/25 - 7/13/25

Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream (Verified)

Experience an isometric, narrative-driven stealth game and join Hanna’s adventure in the vibrant city of Eriksholm. The mysterious disappearance of her brother, Herman, ignites a chain of catastrophic events that will forever change their lives and the fate of the entire city.

The game will release on July 15th and is rated Verified.

Shadow Labyrinth (Verified)

Shadow Labyrinth is a 2D action platformer and a genre-twisting alternate take on the iconic PAC-MAN. As The Swordsman, you wake on a mysterious planet amidst relics of wars past. To survive you will discover secrets, consume your enemies, and grow from prey to apex predator.

The game can be pre-purchased for $29.99 ahead of its July 17th release and is rated Verified.

Herdling (Verified)

Herdling is a brand new adventure from Okomotive, creators of the atmospheric and acclaimed FAR games, and Panic, publishers of Firewatch. Head out on a grand alpine expedition with a herd of loveable beasts, as you ascend a mountain path, encounter eerie dangers and surprising obstacles, and forge your way to the mystery at the summit.

The game can be wishlisted ahead of its 2025 release and is rated Verified.

Knock on the Coffin Lid (Verified)

Investigate your own death, find ways to break free from a time loop, choose a hero who will ascend to the throne and rule the Northern gate! The fates of whole nations of the land of Midian depend on your choices.

The game is $24.99 and is rated Verified.

Mycopunk (Playable)

Join the New Atlas Hazard Crew, a squad of odd robots with unique gadgets, and rid the galaxy of a deadly fungal menace in this hyper-customisable mission-based co-op shooter.

The game is $14.99 and rated Playable due to needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard.

He is Coming (Verified)

Deep in the forgotten corners of the world, a dark force stirs – the Demon King rises once more. Sharpen your wits, seek out powerful artifacts, and stand firm in the face of the apocalypse in this roguelite RPG auto battler.

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

Artisan TD (Verified)

In Artisan TD, you'll set out to conquer the Archipelago of Chaos. Build tower mazes to free the souls of magical warriors corrupted by the TITANS. Discover new towers and monsters as you embark on an adventure that will take you through 30 unique maps.

The game is $16.99 and is rated Verified.

Silence of the Siren (Verified)

A turn-based sci-fi strategy that combines exploration and exciting clashes on the battlefield. Take control over several different species, raise powerful armies for your heroes and destroy your opponents! This HoMM-like is set in a sci-fi universe, with new mechanics on top of the classic formula.

The game is $24.99 and is rated Verified.

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

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 Playable due to small in-game text.

Super Raft Boat Together (Verified)

The world's been flooded. All you have left is your Super Raft Boat… and your friends! Work together to expand your raft while fending off the strangely violent (and wealthy??) creatures of the sea in this multiplayer roguelike shooter. Will your crew survive and reach the Final Island?

The game is $14.99 and is rated Verified.

Re:Fresh (Verified)

Restore your town as you run, jump and dash through cozy locales while helping lovable townsfolk! Become immersed in a tight-knit community of animals and robots while becoming the town hero in this heart-warming solarpunk adventure.

The game is on sale for $2.49 until July 24th 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 Palworld, Ruffy and the Riverside, and Detective Dotson.

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