We’re several years into the life cycle of the Steam Deck, and already, the platform (and its various competitors) have greatly impacted how people play games. By providing a moderately powerful gaming PC that fits comfortably in your hands, an array of amazing gaming opportunities opens up, from its versatility while traveling to getting in a few more matches of a favorite game while sitting outside your house.
There’s no shortage of excellent PC games you can try out on Steam Deck, but we’ve gathered together 10 ideal choices that run the gamut of playstyles you might be in the mood to try out, from sprawling open-world epics for a long car ride to quick hits for a wait at the bus stop.
Please note that the list below includes 10 entries, but we’ve chosen not to rank them. These are all stellar releases in their respective genres, so you can select your next game to match what you’re in the mood to play. As such, you’ll see these listed in reverse chronological order from the initial release.
Here are our suggestions for the ten best games to play on Steam Deck right now.
