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Wholesome Snack 2025: All 20+ indie games from Coffee Talk Tokyo to Cozy Caravan — Many are perfect for Xbox Ally X, Steam Deck, and other gaming handhelds

Wholesome Snack 2025 just announced several cozy games that are perfect for Xbox consoles and handheld gaming PCs like Xbox Ally X, Steam Deck, and more. See what you can play right now and add others to your wishlist.

Windows Central · Dec 9, 2025

I can't live without the Steam Deck's trackpads anymore, and I hope the Steam Controller forces the competition to adopt them

Trackpads could be the 21st century’s analog sticks.

PC Gamer · Nov 13, 2025

Baldur's Gate 3 now runs natively on Steam Deck thanks to a single Larian engineer who started the project after hours because he 'really wanted a smoother version of the game on Steam Deck'

Hotfix 34 rolled out today, with good news for portable gamers.

PC Gamer · Sep 23, 2025

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Nvidia GeForce Now just leveled up — RTX 5080 performance for 5K 120 FPS gaming and lower latency than a PS5 Pro

Nvidia GeForce Now is getting a major update that brings RTX 5080 performance to its cloud gaming platform, including 5K resolution with 120 FPS, thanks to DLSS 4, over 4,500 with Install-to-Play, and even up to 90 fps on the Steam Deck.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 18, 2025

Descenders Next just shadowdropped into early access, and it's Steam Deck verified as well

The sequel to 2018's best cycling game is here, with snowboarding and mountainboarding.

PC Gamer · Jul 22, 2025

Particle Hearts Demo Offers First Look at Stylized Indie Adventure

A new demo for 'Particle Hearts' is now available on Steam, highlighting its particle-based art style, exploration mechanics, and early support for Steam Deck.

Player One · Jun 11, 2025

I refunded The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remaster on Steam Deck and I'm not the only one unhappy with it

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered exposes the shortcomings of Valve’s Steam Deck Verified program yet again

Windows Central · Apr 25, 2025

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Lenovo just stole the Steam Deck's special sauce, and maybe the handheld gaming crown

Steam Powered and ready to (Legion) Go

Laptop · Mar 22, 2025

I never thought a handheld PC bloated with Windows could replace my Steam Deck, but after gaming on an old OneXPlayer 2 Pro I can see now I judged it too harshly

Full Steam ahead.

PC Gamer · Mar 10, 2025

Valve's Steam Deck reminded me of what's most important in gaming — and it's not graphics

The Steam Deck just had its third anniversary, and Valve's handheld gaming PC is still proving its worth.

Laptop · Feb 27, 2025

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii system requirements suggest it could be your next Steam Deck must-play

The Mad Dog is back.

PC Gamer · Feb 11, 2025

Ascendant brings a unique spin to the bullet hell dungeon crawler with its huge item stash and extensive build crafting for new and deadly synergies

Get your wands and robes (and Steam Decks) ready.

PC Gamer · Jan 22, 2025

5 best games to play first on your new Steam Deck

If you've just picked up a Steam Deck (or been gifted one) here's the 5 games that you should play first on your new handheld gaming device.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 28, 2024

Indie phenomenon Balatro is one of the most-played games on Steam Deck this year, beaten only by Stardew Valley and previous GOTY winners Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3

The little roguelike that could

GamesRadar · Nov 28, 2024

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Windows Central · Nov 20, 2024

Forget about playing STALKER 2 on Steam Deck (for now), but you can definitely play on ROG Ally and Legion Go gaming handhelds if you use these settings

STALKER 2 is not playable on Steam Deck, but it can run well on ROG Ally or Legion Go if the right settings are in place.

Windows Central · Apr 15, 2024

Best Fallout 4 settings for Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go gaming handhelds

Fallout 4 is an excellent game to play on gaming handhelds as long as you have the right settings in place. Here are optimized settings for Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go.

Windows Central · Nov 14, 2023

Lenovo Legion Go review: Steam Deck and ROG Ally have a worthy gaming handheld competitor

Legion Go has the largest display of any Windows gaming handheld and visuals can render beautifully on this device, but it isn't perfect. Our review.

Windows Central · Nov 2, 2023

Apex Legends' latest patch broke its anti-cheat tool, kicking all Steam Deck players out of the game

In another anti-cheat debacle, the newest update to Apex Legends has blocked Steam Deck (and any other Linux device) from loading into the game.

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Tom’s Guide · Aug 20, 2023

Steam Deck vs Asus ROG Ally vs AyaNeo 2S — which handheld wins?

In this face-off, we compare the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally and AyaNeo 2S to see which is the best handheld console out of the three.

TechRadar · Aug 16, 2023

Overwatch 2 is a disaster on Steam Deck

Overwatch 2 may work on Switch but it has a fatal flaw on Valve’s handheld.

PC Gamer · Aug 7, 2023

Baldur's Gate 3 is now fully ✅Verified for Steam Deck

After the latest patch, Larian's RPG opus is now fully compatible with the Steam Deck.

PC Gamer · Jul 17, 2023

BattleBit Remastered won’t leave Steam Deck players behind when its anti-cheat update arrives

The surprise hit will transition to a version of FaceIT anti-cheat that supports Linux.

TechRadar · Jun 14, 2023

The Last of Us: Part 1 finally gets Steam Deck verification in time for anniversary

The woes could be over with The Last of Us: Part 1's PC port as Naughty Dog's remake gets the Deck verified treatment today.

Inverse · May 29, 2023

The 8 Best Gaming Handhelds That Aren't the Steam Deck

It's not all about the Steam Deck. Powerful and portable gaming handhelds from Asus, Ayaneo, and GPD are giving Valve a run for its money with specced-out internals and cloud gaming capabilities.

PC Gamer · Apr 18, 2023

The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story review

The wizards are revolting!

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