Hundreds of games run on Steam Deck, but these picks get the most out of the handheld
The 10 BEST Steam Deck Games
by Toussaint Egan, Chris Plante, Cameron Faulkner and Polygon Staff
Since launching in 2022, the Steam Deck has quickly earned a reputation as one of the best, if not the best, handheld gaming platform on the market today – especially when you consider the benefits of the OLED version.
With a library of games spanning much of Steam's large storefront, a docking station for playing games on TVs and monitors, and an increasing number of titles being optimized and verified for the deck every day, Valve's proprietary handheld is a perfect example of profitability and promise of portable PC gaming. That's why we've rounded up 26 titles that showcase what makes Steam Deck so special.