Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 9/15/25 - 9/21/25

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Over the past week, there were some great games that got their Steam Deck Verified/Playable badges. New releases like Dying Light: The Beast, along with upcoming games like Ninja Gaiden 4 and Digimon Story Time Stranger all got their Verified badges, which is just a joy to see.

Here are the 10 highlights we found:

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Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 9/15/25 - 9/21/25

Dying Light: The Beast (Verified)

You are Kyle Crane, and after years of brutal experiments, you want revenge. Experience a unique blend of open world and survival horror as you hunt down the man who transformed you into half man, half beast.

The game is $59.99 and rated Verified.

Ninja Gaiden 4 (Verified)

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

The game can be pre-purchased for $69.99 ahead of its October 20th release. It is rated Verified.

Digimon Story Time Stranger (Verified)

The latest in the Digimon Story series is finally here! In this RPG, unravel a mystery that spans across the human world and the Digital World, collecting and raising a wide variety of Digimon to save the world.

The game can be pre-purchased ahead of its October 2nd release date. It is rated Verified.

Godbreakers (Verified)

Take control of every fight with ferociously fluid combat as you chain aggressive combos, cancel moves mid-swing, and steal enemy powers to turn them against their masters. Play in up to 4-player co-op to craft the perfect team setup and topple brutal bosses across different worlds.

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

LEGO Voyagers (Verified)

From the makers of LEGO® Builder's Journey comes a new 2-player co-op adventure about friendship and play. When two friends make it their mission to rescue an abandoned spaceship, they embark on a journey beyond their wildest dreams.

The game is on sale for $22.49 until September 29th and is rated Verified.

LEGO Party! (Verified)

LEGO® Party! is a 4-player party game that's built different! Compete against your friends in wacky Challenge Zones and 60 hilarious minigames from across your favorite LEGO sets like Pirates, Space, NINJAGO® and more. Play your way! Join your friends no matter their platform locally or online!

The game can be pre-purchased for $35.99 ahead of its September 30th release and is rated Verified.

Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition (Verified)

A new action-horror story set in the iconic Alien universe. Play as rogue Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks, sent to investigate a blacksite on Purdan. Fight and survive using your skill, reflexes, and determination against a deadly Xenomorph incursion in this gripping first chapter of a two-part saga.

The game can be pre-purchased for $29.99 ahead of its September 30th release and is rated Verified.

Empyreal (Verified)

Empyreal is a complex, challenging, feature-rich action RPG. In a far-flung corner of the galaxy an Expedition arrives on a hitherto unexplored planet to find a colossal Monolith built by a lost civilisation.

The game is on sale for $9.89 until September 29th and is rated Verified.

LOK Digital (Verified)

Learn a cryptic language of world-changing words and master their mind-bending effects. Embark on your charming puzzle-solving journey to help the LOK creatures thrive.

The gmae is $14.99 and is rated Verified.

Destroy All Humans! (Verified)

The cult-classic returns! Terrorize the people of 1950's Earth in the role of the evil alien Crypto-137. Harvest their DNA and bring down the US government in the faithful remake of the legendary alien invasion action adventure. Annihilate puny humans using an assortment of alien weaponry and psychic abilities.

The game is $29.99 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 Dragon QUest 7 Reimagined, Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, and Paddle Paddle Paddle.

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