Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 1/30/23 - 2/5/23

There were a ton of games that Valve upgraded to the Verified and Playable labels for Steam Deck compatibility! Here are the ones we found worth mentioning:

Verified or Playable games don't automatically mean they work amazing right out-of-the-box. Some of these games require work to optimize and play well.

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HOGWARTS LEGACY (Verified) (SDHQ Review)

Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Embark on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover magical beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and become the wizard you want to be. Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Make allies, battle Dark wizards, and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it. Live the Unwritten.

The game is $60 and rated as verified.

DEAD SPACE (Playable) (SDHQ Review)

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt from the ground up to offer a deeper, more immersive experience. The Dead Space remake brings jaw-dropping visual fidelity, suspenseful atmospheric audio, and improvements to gameplay while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision. Confront the nightmare aboard the USG Ishimura with genre-defining strategic gameplay. Repurpose and upgrade Isaac’s engineering tools to creatively defeat enemies with precision.

The game is $60 and rated playable due to needing active internet connection in the first-time setup and single player gameplay, launcher/setup tool, and some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration.

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS : THE COSMIC SHAKE (Playable) (SDHQ Review)

When SpongeBob and Patrick get their hands on wish-granting Mermaid Tears, the fabric of the entire universe starts to unravel. Now, our favorite sponge must work with Patrick and travel across different worlds to put everything back in its place. Donning over 30 iconic costumes, The Cosmic Shake will send you on a 3D platforming adventure across 7 different lands. Traverse and defend yourself using classic skills mixed with many new ones you can unlock as you progress.

The game is $40 and rated playable due to configure the display resolution manually, sometimes showing non Steam Deck controller icons, and small in-game text.

LIFE IS STRANGE REMASTERED (Playable)

Life is Strange Remastered is an interactive, story-driven adventure game set in Arcadia Bay. Based on the critically acclaimed original, this version features remastered graphics, updated sound, and comes with the Before the Storm prequel. Players will journey through time and make difficult choices in a world full of supernatural events.

The game is $40 and rated as playable due to sometimes showing non Steam Deck controller icons, entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard, and switching the active external controllers.

CHILDREN OF SILENTOWN (Verified)

Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own...or so she thinks. Combine items to obtain widely unexpected results to explore Silentown in search of hints.

The game is $20 and rated as verified.

THE TECHNOMANCER (Playable)

The Technomancer is a sci-fi RPG set on Mars, featuring dynamic combat and an epic story line, where your choices will affect the fate of the Red Planet. You are a Technomancer, a formidable warrior harnessing destructive electrical powers. Embark on a perilous journey across a planet torn apart by conflict and infested with mutant creatures. An adventure set on the terraformed deserts of a post-apocalyptic Red Planet, Only you can forge the destiny of Mars.

The game is $10 and rated playable due to some small in-game text.

MAFIA : DEFINITIVE EDITION (Playable)

Re-made from the ground up, rise through the ranks of the mafia during the Prohibition-era. After an inadvertent brush with the mob, Tommy Angelo is reluctantly thrust into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.

The game is $40 and rated playable due to sometimes showing non Steam Deck controller icons and entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard.

ATTACK ON TITAN 2 - A.O.T.2 (Playable)

Attack on Titan 2 is a video game based on the popular manga/anime series, developed by Koei Tecmo and Omega Force. Players control Eren and comrades to battle Titans in thrilling combat and prevent your extinction. Strengthen your bonds with friends and relive the incredible story of this epic game.

The game is $60 and rated playable due to launcher/setup tool, small in-game text, needing to configure the display resolution manually.

IMMORTALS FENYX RISING (Playable)

Embark on a thrilling adventure as Fenyx in "Immortals Fenyx Rising". On the Greek Island of Immortal Isles, you will battle mythical creatures, solve puzzles, and save the gods from fate, all while exploring a vibrant open-world filled with epic boss fights and a tale of power, courage, and friendship.

The game is $60 and rated as playable due to needing active internet connection in the first-time setup and single player gameplay, showing non Steam Deck controller icons, and some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration.

TURBO OVERKILL (Playable)

Heavily inspired by some of the all-time greats like Id's Doom & Quake, with stunning cyberpunk visuals, Turbo Overkill is the most savage FPS ever released by Apogee. You play as Johnny Turbo, augmented with hidden arm rockets and a chainsaw that extends from your lower leg allowing you to slide-slice enemies wide open. Race through two dozen stages packed with secrets, bonus arena stages, and white-knuckle combat puzzles. Find game-changing collectibles to unlock punishing modifiers like triple-monster-speed and insta-kill. Combine all of Johnny’s weapons and powers to outsmart, outgun and outrun the corrupted legions.

The game is $20 and rated playable due to some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, small in-game text, and entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard.

ATELIER SOPHIE : THE ALCHEMIST OF THE MYSTERIOUS BOOK DX (Playable)

Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of Mysterious Book Dx is a fantasy RPG by Koei Tecmo that follows Sophie's quest to unlock a mysterious book's power. Players create alchemical items, battle enemies, and restore balance through detailed graphics and unique gameplay.

The game is $40 and rated playable due to showing non Steam Deck controller icons, launcher/setup tool, and some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration.

FRAYMAKERS (Playable)

FrayMakers is an action-packed 2D fighting game made by the creators of the awesome Super Smash Flash 2. Featuring rollback netcode, full movesets, and an infinite amount of content thanks to the community workshop that can add new stages and characters to the game.

The game is $20 and rated playable due to needing to configure the display resolution manually.

SEA OF SOLITUDE (Playable)

Sea of Solitude is an indie adventure game by Jo-Mei Games. Players will explore a flooded city as a young girl named Kay, uncovering secrets of her inner darkness while solving puzzles and facing fears. The game explores themes of loneliness and healing, with stunning visuals and emotional depth.

The game is $20 and rated playable due to needing active internet connection in the first-time setup and single player gameplay and launcher/setup tool.

MARVEL SNAP (Playable)

Assemble your MARVEL dream team from a super roster of your favorite heroes and villains. MARVEL SNAP is fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping, strategic card battler that puts you in control of it all - make your move. Play your cards at 50+ different locations from across the Marvel Universe, each with iconic game-changing abilities. From Asgard to Wakanda, new locations are introduced weekly to put your creative problem-solving skills to the test.

The game is free to play and rated playable due to entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard.

SURVIVING THE ABYSS

In "Surviving the Abyss," you run a deep sea research facility in 1976 during the Cold War, tasked with perfecting human cloning. Manage resources like oxygen, power, and food to keep your crew alive while exploring the unforgiving abyss and its dangers. Mine resources, expand your facility, and study the diverse sea life, but beware of hidden horrors.

The game is $20 and rated as playable due to small in-game text, some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, and sometimes showing non Steam Deck controller icons.

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