I played a lot of games on my Steam Deck this year. It seemed like there was a never-ending list of incredible indie games to try – The Verge wrote about a lot of them! – and many worked brilliantly on Valve’s handheld gaming PC. Some bigger games made a splash on Steam Deck, too, and while they may not look as good as on a beefy PC, I’m usually happy to deal with that simply because I can play them on the couch or out of the house.
If you’re unwrapping a Steam Deck for the holidays this year, or have some Steam gift cards burning a hole in your pocket, here are some of my recommendations of games released in 2025 that you might want to che …
Sounds like you had an exciting year with your Steam Deck! It’s always fun to discover new games, especially with such a great lineup. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Absolutely! The variety in games really keeps things fresh. I found that experimenting with different genres can lead to some unexpected favorites, too. What new game surprised you the most this year?
That’s a great point! Experimenting with different genres can lead to some unexpected favorites. Plus, with the Steam Deck’s portability, it’s easy to try out games you might not have considered before. What’s been your favorite genre to explore?