The video discusses a list of 25 games that are enjoyable to play on the Steam Deck, ranging from indie titles to classic games. It also includes a sponsored segment about TripleTen, an educational platform for tech careers.
Superhot #
- Addictive gameplay loop
- Combines elements of Hotline Miami, Max Payne, and Sefue
- Features pistols, rifles, shotguns, melee combat
- Allows time manipulation and switching between first and third-person perspectives
- "Fantastic in this form factor"
Just Cause 3 #
- 10 years old and "underrated"
- Inexpensive to acquire
- Open-world sandbox with "morally good terrorist" gameplay
- "Looks amazing on the Steam Deck"
- Features grappling hook physics, wingsuit, GTA-like freedom, and various vehicles
Brotato #
- Came out unexpectedly
- Hybrid of Vampire Survivors and Risk of Rain in terms of level design and movement
- Runs flawlessly on Steam Deck
- Time-consuming and affordable ("one skipped lunch")
Rainbow Six Vegas 2 #
- Classic game from the Xbox 360 era
- Nostalgic for the presenter
- Showcases "peak Ubisoft"
- Extensive customization (pre-microtransactions)
- Terrorist Hunt mode is challenging
- Playable with control tweaking
- Does not require Uplay
Katana Zero #
- Action platformer
- Described as playing "like you're on cocaine"
- Main character uses drugs for strength and has a sword
- Excellent soundtrack
- Great story
- "Overwhelmingly positive reviews"
Mad Max #
- Doesn't often get the spotlight
- One of the best PC ports
- Runs seamlessly like a dream
- Combat similar to the Batman Arkham series
- Recommended to get on sale or with a cheap key
Stick It to the Stickman #
- Physics-based fighting game
- Poor optimization: runs badly, tanks battery, crashes
- Fun roguelike, especially for fans of old stickman flash games
- "Still addicting"
Dead Rising 2 #
- Takes players back to the Xbox 360 era (16 years ago)
- Favorite sandbox zombie game for the presenter
- Perfect for co-op
- Pre-dates the decline of the Dead Rising series
- Inexpensive and great for casual play
Kill the Crows #
- Under three dollars
- Top-down arena shooter set in the Wild West
- Features various weapons
- Challenging gameplay
- "Satisfying" once in flow
Divinity: Original Sin 2 #
- RPG masterpiece
- Developed by Larian (creators of Baldur's Gate 3)
- Offers hundreds of hours of gameplay
- Runs well enough in the Steam Deck form factor for isometric RPGs
Max Payne 3 #
- Generational third-person shooter and "banger"
- Highly optimized due to Rockstar's simultaneous PC and console development
- Ridiculously smooth weapon combat sequences
- Awesome story
- "Refreshing to do a brand new playthrough without any sacrifices"
RimWorld #
- High replayability
- "Deadly combo" with Steam Deck
- Creates randomly generated scenarios
- Colony sim where players can harvest organs for profit
- Controls can be "a little wonky" initially
Balatro #
- Roguelike gambling game
- Similar to Balatro's gameplay loop, but with a slot machine in a "saw trap room"
- Free demo available
- Addicting for those who enjoy gambling without spending real money
Bioshock Collection #
- "Awesome way to replay a lot of those classics"
- Story and gameplay of Bioshock Infinite run flawlessly
- Described as a mind-blowing experience for players 10 years ago
Hades #
- Sequel (Hades 2) recently released
- One of the best roguelites
- Hades 2 is an enhanced version of the first with double the content
- "Outstanding way to kill time"
Fallout: New Vegas #
- Game that introduced the presenter to PC gaming
- "Goat of Fallout games"
- "Pretty stable" on Steam Deck despite being a "janky mess sometimes"
Terraria #
- One of the greatest games ever made
- Perfect controls on Steam Deck
- Even better with mods
Day of the Diver #
- "Cripplingly addictive game"
- Looks "insane on OLED" due to vibrancy and colors
- More engaging than "doom scrolling"
- Chill vibes, peaceful ocean exploration, and art style
- Challenging enough gameplay loop: catch fish, make sushi, sell at restaurant
Sleeping Dogs #
- Underrated OG title
- Runs perfectly
- Open world with hand-to-hand combat as the main focus
The Binding of Isaac #
- Does not need an introduction
- "Perfect game on Steam Deck"
- Insanely replayable
Hitman Games #
- Series that runs great on Steam Deck
- Includes both new and old titles
- "Pretty easy recommendation"
Dying Light #
- Original game runs at over 60 FPS with solid settings
- Recommended to play before the "beast" (presumably the sequel)
Brotato (re-mentioned, likely Balatro as per previous point) #
- 64 megabytes
- Almost won Game of the Year
The Witcher 3 #
- Changed the RPG genre
- "Having it anywhere is a hell of an experience"
Sponsor (TripleTen) #
- Many use gaming to escape work burnout
- Forbes study: 66% of Americans face work burnout
- Life is too short for unenjoyable pursuits
- TripleTen is an educational platform for new tech careers (software engineering, UX design, machine learning)
- "Tons of options and courses"
- 82% graduates hired in 6 months or less (Apple, Discord, Spotify, Sony)
- Beginner-friendly
- Projects based on "real company cases" for practical experience
- No existing tech background needed
- 100% tuition refund if no job secured within 10 months post-program
- Offers free career consultation via link/QR code
Summary #
The video provides a curated list of 25 diverse games that perform exceptionally well on the Steam Deck, ranging from fast-paced action games like Superhot and Katana Zero, to open-world experiences like Just Cause 3 and Dead Rising 2, and deep RPGs such as Divinity: Original Sin 2 and The Witcher 3. The presenter emphasizes both well-known classics and lesser-known indie gems. The video also includes a sponsored message for TripleTen, an educational platform for tech career advancement, highlighting its benefits like practical experience, job placement rates, and a tuition refund guarantee.
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