Steam Deck Game Guides

Before you buy a new PC game for your Steam Deck, check our compatibility notes, best settings, controller support status, and handheld performance tips. Updated as games launch and patches land.

How to read the status tags

Deck Rated / Likely Good FitNeeds Testing / UnknownUnsupported / Caution Advised

Needs Testing

Fatekeeper

Steam Deck status, controller comfort, UI readability, performance checks, and refund-window testing advice for Fatekeeper.

Unknown (Early Access)

Starminer

Early Access space mining sim - Steam Deck status not yet confirmed. Check PC specs and handheld expectations before buying.

Caution Advised

Paralives

Steam Deck compatibility cautions, control checks, graphics settings, cloud saves, and handheld buying advice for the life sim.

Not Rated

Directive 8020

Steam Deck and low-end PC guide. Start with low settings, 30 FPS cap, and treat Deck support as not rated until Steam shows a Deck badge.

Playable (30 FPS)

Luna Abyss

Steam Deck setup for 30 FPS target, control checks, battery expectations, and reported handheld performance notes.

Unsupported

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II

Steam Deck unsupported status, PC performance checks, controller cautions, UI readability, and buyer advice for handheld players.

Needs Testing

Romestead

Steam Deck status, controller checks, handheld setup, UI readability, co-op comfort, and launch-window cautions.

Likely Good Fit

Mina the Hollower

Steam Deck compatibility context, controls, cloud saves, display expectations, and pre-launch checks for the pixel-art action-adventure.

Deck Rated

ZERO PARADES

Steam Deck compatibility context, controller support, text readability, saves, and handheld checks for the espionage RPG.

Caution Advised

007 First Light

Steam Deck caution noted in reviews. Denuvo, PC specs, and performance concerns for handheld players.

Likely Good Fit

JUMP KING QUEST

Controller support confirmed. Lightweight pixel-art platformer should run well on Steam Deck - check again after 1.0 launch.

Unknown

Project: Mist

Open-world survival horror in Early Access. No Steam Deck data yet - check system requirements and controller support status.

What We Check for Each Game

Steam Deck Rating

Whether Valve has officially rated the game for Steam Deck.

Performance

Target FPS, recommended settings, and whether the game holds a stable framerate.

Controller Support

Whether the game works with Deck controls natively or needs community layouts.

UI Readability

Whether text, HUD elements, and menus are legible on the 7-inch screen.