Yet another handheld gaming revolution is upon us, and Valve’s Steam Deck kickstarted it all. The popular handheld device is barely bigger than a Nintendo Switch but packs all your favorite PC games into one convenient, multifaceted device. Its popularity has ushered in a wave of other portable PCs, like Asus’ ROG Ally and Lenovo’s Legion Go. Just days ago, Xbox shared their plans for a handheld device, which they hope to have out later this year.
Your small-yet-mighty handheld device can run just about anything, but some titles perform better than others. These 12 must-have games are Valve-certified “Great on Deck,” which means your gameplay will go off without a hitch. The best part? They’re all under $20 (as of March 12, that is).
Dying Light
Genre: Survival Horror
Price: $19.99
“First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.”
I Am Your Beast
Genre: FPS, Arcade
Price: $13.99
“Hunt the military-industrial complex across stylish comic book micro-sandboxes in this fast-paced covert revenge thriller FPS from the developers of El Paso, Elsewhere.”
Pizza Tower
Genre: Arcade, Platformer
Price: $19.99
“Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the ’90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.”
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Mouthwashing
Genre: Psychological Horror
Price: $12.99
“The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.”
While Waiting
Genre: Puzzle, Cute
Price: $19.99
“Presented by the team behind critically acclaimed “Moncage”, this is a transformative adventure exploring the art of waiting. Clear the game by doing nothing, but discover the power of acceptance and patience in numerous situations from birth to death. Learn to embrace life as you wait.”
Fallout 4
Genre: Adventure, RPG
Price: $19.99
“Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, welcome you to the world of Fallout 4 – their most ambitious game ever, and the next generation of open-world gaming.”
Stardew Valley
Genre: Farming Sim, Open World
Price: $14.99
“You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?”
A Game About Digging A Hole
Genre: Sandbox, Exploration
Price: $4.99
Balatro
Genre: Deckbuilder, Roguelike
Price: $14.99
American Truck Simulator
Genre: Driving, Automobile Sim
Price: $19.99
Rift of the NecroDancer
Genre: Rhythm
Price: $19.99
Urban Myth Dissolution Center
Genre: Visual Novel, Adventure
Price: $17.99
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A lifelong gamer raised on classic titles like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Croc, Stephanie brings her expertise of gaming and pop culture to deliver unique, refreshing views on the world of video games, complete with references to absurd and obscure media.
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