The Steam Deckis growing in popularity, with more andmore games being addedto Valve’s verified list each week. There is something very special about playing AAA games on the go, which makes the Deck a unique an excellent handheld system.
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Since its launch, many games have been given the Steam Deck’s verified tag, including recent Steam releases such asUncharted: Legacy of Thieves CollectionandMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. It will be interesting to see just how many more blockbuster titles will be given the green light of approval on the Deck. Action games work wonderfully well on the handheld PC, and here are thebest verified action titles to play on the Steam Deckright now.
8Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
WhenMarvel’s Spider-Manwas initially released on the PS4 back in September 2018, gamers were blown away by the outstanding graphics and superb gameplay. A couple of years later, a remastered version of the hitSpider-Mangame was brought out on Sony’s shiny new PS5 alongsideMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
The game was released on Steam in August 2022 and was instantly verified on the Steam Deck. Being able to playa game of this caliberon the go is nothing short of remarkable, andSpider-Man Remasteredworks incredibly well on Valve’s handheld console.
7Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moralesis the latest PS5 exclusive to be brought to PC. More and more Sony titles are rumored for a Steam release, withThe Last of Us Part 1set to be coming soon. Just likeSpider-Man Remastered,Miles Moralesworks superbly well as averified title on the Deck.
Despite having a short story,Spider-Man: Miles Moralesreceived excellent reviews as a launch game for the PS5, with the graphics in particular getting immense praise. Steam Deck owners will be pleased to know that due to the Deck’s small screen,Miles Moraleslooks just as good and is a joy to play on the Deck.
6Elden Ring
Elden Ringis a very popular action role-playing game, which has received rave reviews since releasing in February 2022.The game is a beastand plays extremely well on PS5 and Xbox Series X, as you would expect, but the verified Steam Deck version works remarkably well, too.
Players have to dial down the graphics and frame rate to get a better and smoother experience, butElden Ringis certainly playable on the Steam Deck. Seeing a game like this run so well on Valve’s machine has the Steam Deck’s future looking very bright.
5God Of War
God of War, which was originally released on PS4 in 2018, is highly regarded as one of the best video game releases of all time. The game came to Steam in early 2022 and was given Valve’s green tick of approval.
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Playing as Kratoson a modernGod of Wartitle natively on a handheld device is an incredible experience, and Sony Interactive Entertainment’s title is a joy to behold on the Deck. Owners of the system just have to try out thisGod of Warmasterpiece portably.
4Uncharted: Legacy Of Thieves Collection
Sony have struck up quite the partnership with Steam, with the newly releasedUncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collectionanother Sony title to be verified on the Steam Deck. This is the first handheldUnchartedexperience sinceUncharted: Golden Abyss,which came out alongside the release of the PS Vita over ten years ago.
Players might not get the 4K treatment or the ability to play this fast-paced action title at 120fps, but playingthis latest version ofUnchartedon the go is a must for fans of the franchise. The collection includesUncharted 4andUncharted: The Lost Legacy, two outstanding Naughty Dog games.
3Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Collection
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Collectionis another Sony title thatworks well on the Steam Deck. Players have had their issues with this one since its release, but when it does work well, playingHorizon Zero Dawnon the Deck is quite an experience.
Players will have to tinker with the settings to get the right balance between gameplay and graphics but locking it to 30fps seems to be the way to go with this one. Nevertheless, havingHorizon Zero Dawnon a handheld device is a dream come true for many fans of the franchise.
2Doom Eternal
For some,Doom Eternalisan out-an-out shooter, but there are certainly action elements in Bethesda Softworks' blockbuster title.Doom Eternalhas been released on a whole host of platforms, including the Switch. However, the Steam Deck version could well be the best way to play this title.
Players can get good graphics and 60fps performance onDoom Eternalon the Deck, which just adds to the experience. This is a match made in heaven forDoomfans and Steam Deck owners.
1Days Gone
Days Goneis another former PlayStation exclusive that works superbly well on the Steam Deck. When this first released on the PS4 back in 2019,the zombie gamewas greeted with mixed emotions. However,Days Gonewas a far more polished game by the time it came to PC in May 2021. A year later, this Bend Studio action-adventure game was added to the Deck’s verified list.
Getting smooth 60fps gameplay from this title may be a step too far, but taking advantage of the Deck’s 40fps option will give the player a greater experience. The developers have done a brilliant job with this PC release, andDays Goneworks just fine on the Steam Deck.
