5 best games to play 1st on your new Steam Deck

Review: The Steam Deck OLED Changed How I Play PC Games
There's a lot to like about the hardware beyond the screen as well. The analog sticks are sturdy and reliable, the d-pad is a little weirdly placed but otherwise great, and everything else about it feels sufficiently premium. It's a little on the heavy side, but given how much tech is packed into this thing, that's more than forgivable.
'It's my job to play games and here's why the Steam Deck OLED is the best console'
Ahead of the Switch 2 reveal, you may be surprised to know that the best console for hardcore and lapsed gamers alike is already here – and the Steam Deck is a fantastic purchase
3 Incredible Indie Games You Need On Your Steam Deck
These addictive games feel modern but evoke sweet nostalgia for the retro classics that inspired them. Best of all, they sip power and feel perfect on a Steam Deck.
Pick up these games for under $5 before the Steam Winter Sale ends
There are tons of excellent games available for under $5 during this Steam Winter Sale, so make sure to pick these fantastic games up before the sale ends.
Nearly 19,000 games released on Steam in 2024
Nearly 19,000 videogame products released on Steam this year—18,945 as of press time, meaning if 50-some things get dropped before January 1, 2025 my headline there turns into a lie but whatever I'm going for it.
How to easily run Windows 11 on Steam Deck
The Steam Deck is one of the best portable gaming devices around, despite one major shortcoming: It doesn’t run Windows. Unlike the Asus ROG Ally, the Lenovo Legion Go, and a fleet of other devices that come with Windows preinstalled,
The Steam Deck has finally been surpassed — by a fork of Valve’s own experience
It looked like such a blatant clone of Valve’s Steam Deck interface. Its many bugs kept me at bay. This combination won’t be ...
Steam Deck OLED vs Steam Deck: comparing design, specs, performance, and more
The Steam Deck OLED is the definitive Steam Deck model, offering improved visuals and performance alongside a longer-life ...
Should you get an LCD or OLED Steam Deck?
OLED models have longer battery life thanks to better efficiency and larger storage options. The LCD Steam Deck is cheaper and provides value, but OLED is the better choice for serious gamers.
I’m a Steam Deck apologist. Here’s why I’ve been using the ROG Ally instead
I've had a love/hate relationship with the ROG Ally, but two apps have transformed it into my favorite handheld.
PlayStation Portal vs Steam Deck: comparing price, specs, features, performance, and more
In a way, it's a bit like comparing apples and oranges. Yes, both are handheld devices, but while the Steam Deck is a ...