


That’s why, as ever, I’m presenting this list with the proviso that the included games are simply ones that I’ve played and found to work particularly well on the Steam Deck. It’s half the handheld’s appeal in the first place: letting you play big chunks of your existing Steam library in a new, more portable way. In truth, though, there are absolutely heaps of games that run smoothly on the Steam Deck, and can be comfortably controlled by its buttons and thumbsticks (as opposed to strictly a mouse and keyboard). Installing the worst Steam Deck games? No, idiot, that’s a terrible idea. If you’ve nabbed yourself a Steam Deck, my super-secret, hardware professional top tip is to get installing the best Steam Deck games.
