The Steam Deck remains a popular portable gaming device in 2024, enhanced by Valve's software updates. Notable games include:
- Balatro: A card-based roguelike where players create poker hands to earn chips and shop for new cards.
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard: A fantasy RPG with dialogue trees and character-building options, requiring some graphics adjustments for optimal performance.
- Hades II: An early access action roguelike that expands on its predecessor with new weapons and characters.
- Metaphor: ReFantazio: A turn-based game from Atlus with a quick battle system, suitable for short sessions.
- Neva: A visually stunning game focused on platforming puzzles and storytelling, enhanced on the Steam Deck OLED.
- The Rise of the Golden Idol: A mystery game with 20 point-and-click puzzles involving investigation and clue-solving.
- Stardew Valley’s 1.6 Update: Introduces new festivals, a new farm type, and additional content to the beloved farming simulation.
- Thank Goodness You’re Here!: A whimsical game set in an English village, featuring humorous interactions and a short completion time.