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There weren't many games that got the Steam Deck Verified or Playable badge this last week, but there are still some fantastic games that did get a badge to check out. Sid Meier's Civilization 7, along with Entropy Survivors and Raw Metal, got the Verified badge ahead of its release next month. We also have Windowkill and Idle Colony getting the esteemed Playable badge.

Here are the 9 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 1/6/25 - 1/12/25

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 (Verified)

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The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!

The game can be pre-ordered for $69.99 ahead of its February 11th release. It is rated Verified.

Raw Metal (Verified)

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Infiltrate the depths of an exoplanet mining facility to scavenge for gear and challenge a corrupt megacorporation. Utilize gadgets and equipment in high-stakes stealth, and hone your fighting skills in breakneck combat in this stylish stealth-action dungeon crawler.

The game is $19.99 and is rated Verified.

Entropy Survivors (Verified)

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Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!

The game is $9.99 and is rated Verified.

FAIRY TAIL 2 (Verified)

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“FAIRY TAIL 2” is a new RPG based on the popular magical combat fantasy manga and anime series “FAIRY TAIL,” whose story is beloved by fans around the world, with the original manga selling more than 72 million copies worldwide. This sequel to the game "FAIRY TAIL," released in July 2020, depicts the “Alvarez Empire Arc,” the climax of the original manga.

The game is $59.99 and is rated Verified.

Windowkill (Playable)

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Windowkill is a twin-stick shooter, but the game window itself is constantly closing in on you. Shoot the window edges to push it around your screen as you fight and dodge enemies and bosses in their own windows.

The game is on a 30% off sale at $3.49 until January 18th and is rated Playable due to small in-game text.

Idle Colony (Playable)

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A condensed incremental experience, where you build a colony to collect and merge bigger and bigger fruits. Combine game-changing technologies and special upgrades to find the best synergies and take your cash flow to another dimension.

The game is $5.99 and is rated Playable due to needing a community controller configuration and showing incorrect controller icons.

Lost Words: Beyond the Page (Verified)

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An atmospheric narrative adventure written by Rhianna Pratchett. Set between the pages of a diary and a fantasy story where you run on words and use them to interact with the world around you.

The game is $14.99 and is rated Verified.

Garden Trills (Verified)

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Garden Trills is a cozy puzzle-platformer where you fly as an adorable sparrow through enchanting Mediterranean gardens. Help your neighbors, grow vibrant flowers, and harness their powers to reach new destinations as you flutter into the heart of Vernubiel’s gardens.

The game is $14.99 and is rated Verified.

Tower of Mask (Playable)

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1980s dungeon RPGs transcend time to become a shocking survival horror. Embark on an adventure, heroes, and challenge the tower where eerie masked humans prowl!

The game is $10.99 and is rated Playable due to needing a community controller configuration, showing incorrect controller icons, needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard, and small in-game text.

And that's all for this list! You can check out the previous week's list as well, which includes titles like Marvel Rivals, Beastieball, and [ECHOSTASIS].

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Noah Kupetsky
A lover of gaming since 4, Noah has grown up with a love and passion for the industry. From there, he started to travel a lot and develop a joy for handheld and PC gaming. When the Steam Deck released, it just all clicked.
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