Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 8/19/24 - 8/25/24

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This week didn't have a ton of big new Steam Deck Verified/Playable titles, but there were a solid amount of awesome indies that got the badges! On the AAA side, Skull and Bones got the Playable badge, but we have awesome smaller games like Bearnard, Fields of Mistria, Love, Ghostie, and Cats on Duty that all got their Verified badges!

Here are the 13 highlights we found:

Verified or Playable games don't automatically mean they work amazing 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 8/19/24 - 8/25/24

Wartales (Verified)

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

The game is $34.99 and is rated Verified.

Fields of Mistria (Verified)

Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!

The game is $13.99 and is rated Verified.

Bearnard (Verified)

Collect cards and use them in tactical turn-based battles across various biomes. Master the physics to defeat enemies, and solve environmental puzzles. Join Bearnard on his quest!

The game is $16.99 and is rated Verified.

SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS (Playable)

SNK and CAPCOM legends clash in this star-studded crossover fighting game! The 2003 arcade hit SVC CHAOS is back and better than ever!

The game is $19.99 and is rated Playable due to needing to manually change display resolution.

Mika and The Witch's Mountain (Verified)

Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a fantasy adventure about an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. Explore every cranny and soar through the sky with your magic broom.

The game is on sale for $16.99 and is rated Verified.

Skull and Bones (Playable)

Set sail into the vibrant open world of Skull and Bones, a naval online action RPG where you rise to become the most fearsome pirate kingpin. Customize your fleet, craft unique ships, and forge formidable weapons to dominate in exhilarating sea battles.

The game is on sale for $24.00 and is rated Playable due to having a launcher that needs the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard, small in-game text, and you may need to quit via the Steam overlay.

Astor: Blade of the Monolith (Playable)

Rip through hordes of enemies with fury and style in this fast-paced action RPG. Play as Astor, a young warrior determined to unveil the secrets behind his creators’ unforeseen demise. Wield an arsenal of runic weapons to hunt down the evil haunting the planet Gliese and save it from impending doom.

The game is $24.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text.

Love, Ghostie (Verified)

Become a wholesome ghost matchmaker and grow relationships between the manor’s residents! Gift items to lift their spirits, set them up on dates, and watch love bloom! Discover cute romances with a unique story between every pair of residents! How will love blossom in your manor?

Love, Ghostie is $19.99 and is rated Verified.

Cats on Duty (Verified)

Cats on Duty is a purr-fect blend of RTS, tower defense, game genres. Manage two game fields, upgrade adorable cat towers, and watch your fluffy warriors bravely defend against foes.

The game is $9.99 and is rated Verified.

Earth Defense Force 6 (Playable)

Live the future of despair.The year is 2024 AD. The survivors fought against the remaining threats while trying their best to continue their recovery.Three years passed in the year 2027. In a new world without hope, the time has come to once again resist the fate of the Earth.

The game is $59.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text. Previously, the game was rated Verified.

Beats of Betrayal (Verified)

Beats of Betrayal is an adventure game with roguelike mechanics and rhythm-based combat. Explore dungeons, gain skills and grow stronger to defeat challenging bosses and unlock the secrets surrounding the 'Power of the Waves'!

The game is $11.99 and is rated Verified.

Aero GPX (Verified)

Aero GPX is an anti-gravity racer focused on high velocity, flight, machine-to-machine combat, and responsive controls that are easy to pick up but difficult to master. Fight for the best position possible with high speeds, risky maneuvers, and visceral attacks!

The game is $19.99 and is rated Verified.

Dawn of Defiance (Playable)

You are the Defier, subjected to a mythic plot across ruined isles. In this Greek myth-inspired survival craft, ascend from weak soldier to god-like anti-hero. Build impressive Greek structures, craft and upgrade your gear, and face down the trials of Gods with up to 3 friends.

The game is on a 25% off sale for $14.99 and is rated Playable due to small in-game text and needing the virtual keyboard.

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