Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 10/14/24 - 10/20/24

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The last week was a bit slow overall for new Steam Deck Verified/Playable titles, but that doesn't mean we are lacking on any to highlight! NBA 2K25 and The Coma 2B got the Verified badge, while Gourdlets, Fallen Aces, and Wizards of Legend 2 all got their Playable badges!

Here are the 11 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 10/14/24 - 10/20/24

NBA 2K25 (Verified)

Command every court with authenticity and realism Powered by ProPLAY™, giving you ultimate control over how you play in NBA 2K25. Define your legacy in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W. Express yourself with an array of customization options and explore an all-new City rich with opportunity.

The game is on a 30% off sale at $48.99 until November 1st and is rated Verified.

Gourdlets (Playable) (SDHQ Review)

An easygoing sandbox game about building towns for cute vegetable folks. Create your perfect community then watch as the gourdlets make themselves at home. No objectives, no points, just good vibes. Play in full screen, or let your gourdlets hang out at the bottom of your screen!

The game is $4.99 and is rated Playable due to showing incorrect controller icons, manually bringing up the virtual keyboard, and small in-game text.

Fallen Aces (Playable)

The A.C.E.S, watchful guardians of Switchblade City, are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.

The game is $12.99 and is rated Playable due to showing incorrect controller icons and small in-game text.

Wizard of Legend 2 (Playable)

Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!

The game is $24.99 and is rated Playable due to needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard and small in-game text.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit (Playable)

Survive five nights of terror in this chilling adventure game. Travel between time periods to solve puzzles, gather clues, and outrun the threat relentlessly pursuing you. Move swiftly and stay hidden, and you may just survive. But be careful—it's not just your own life that’s on the line this time.

The game is $19.99 and is rated Playable due to needing a community controller configuration and small in-game text.

Europa (Playable) (SDHQ Review)

On the moon Europa, a lush terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive.

The game is on a 10% off sale for $13.49 until October 25th and is rated Playable due to small in-game text.

The Coma 2B: Catacomb (Verified)

The Coma 2B: Catacomb is a Korean survival horror adventure. It is the back story to the previous game, The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters, and a story bridge for the full series. You return as Youngho, the hero from The Coma 1, as you once again venture forth into the terrifying mirror dimension…

The game is releasing on October 25th and is rated Verified.

Gaming Cafe Simulator (Playable)

Revive a closed-down gaming café and build it into the ultimate gaming hub! Manage rentals, sell gaming merch, and expand with PCs, consoles, and an in-house café to prepare and sell fresh food. Attract customers with unique gaming sections. Can you turn your dream café into a bustling success?

The game is $13.99 and is rated Playable due to needing a community controller configuration, showing incorrect controller icons, needing to manually bring up the virtual keyboard, small in-game text, and needing to manually configure graphical settings for optimal play.

OutRage: Fight Fest (Verified)

OutRage: Fight Fest is a hilarious 16-player beat-em-up party brawler! In short, chaotic sessions, you’ll fight through Battle Royale, Free for All and Team-based game modes. Do damage, build rage and become the best fighter in the arena!

The game is $9.99 and is rated Verifed.

Ghoul Smash (Playable)

Ghoul Smash is a turn based physics game where you smash into enemies, fight bosses, and loot randomly generated items. With simplistic click-and-drag controls you can experience the thrill of smashing enemies into dust while gaining dopamine fueled rewards and progressing your character!

The game is $3.99 and is rated Playable due to showing incorrect controller icons.

It Paints Me (Verified)

Take the role of a painter struggling to finish his masterpiece in this short Gothic horror visual novel about art, pain and love.

The game is free to play and is rated Verified.

And that's all for this list! You can check out the previous week's list as well, which includes titles like Mouthwashing, Killing Time: Resurrected, and Kill Knight.

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