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2023 has been an exciting year for gaming with the release of titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, Alan Wake 2, Dead Island 2, Diablo 4, etc. Along with some great games, this year also saw an increase in the number of players preferring to game on portable handheld devices, thanks to the availability of consoles like the Asus ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, etc, which denoted a new direction for PC gaming.
One of the pioneers in developing this handheld PC ecosystem was Valve’s Steam Deck, which continued to impress gamers by running most of the big-name titles that launched this year. Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the best 2023 games that you can run on your Steam Deck.
Top 5 Steam Deck Games of 2023
Lies of P
This title was developed by Neowiz Games and Round8 Studio and it received numerous positive reviews from several critics and gamers for being a well-rounded Soulslike. You play the role of the fictional Pinocchio, who is awakened by a mysterious voice that guides you through the plagued city of Krat where you must adapt and overcome challenges and face untold horrors. This game runs at a smooth and consistent 60 FPS with no stutters, making it a treat to play on Valve’s handheld.
Hogwarts Legacy
Even if you are not a fan of the Harry Potter series, Hogwarts Legacy still has so much to offer you in terms of gameplay and RPG elements. The immersive world is made up of iconic locations like Hogwarts Castle, the town of Hogsmeade, and the Scottish Highlands, all offering unique environments allowing for further exploration. This is a verified Steam Deck game which means you will have a great time wandering around Hogwarts, learning sorcery, and flying around on your broom.
Baldur’s Gate 3
It comes as no surprise that BG3 would make its way to our list, it is the Game Of The Year after all! Larian Studios has certainly knocked it out of the park with this one, creating an immersive RPG correctly implementing all the rules and lore from Dungeons and Dragons. You embark on a journey where you traverse through various regions of the Forgotten Realms, meeting numerous interesting faces along the way who will ultimately help you beat the Mindflayer parasite that is latching onto your brain. This is also a Steam Deck verified title and you will have an enticing gameplay experience running this on the handheld.
Hifi-Rush
From the creators of The Evil Within and Ghostwire Tokyo comes a rhythm-based action game where you take on the role of Chai, a wannabe rockstar who gathers allies and rebels against an evil robotics enhancement megacorp. The game has a distinctive art style, reminding us of the Persona series. If you are looking for an action-packed game with a unique world that syncs up with music, look nowhere else than Hifi-Rush.
Dave The Diver
This title has quickly made its way to being one of the best-selling Steam Deck games, receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews on the platform. This game is a mix of various genres combining elements such as exploration, management, RPG, and action-adventure, creating a casual and fun game that can be a great way to kill time, especially on a handheld device. As the title suggests, players take on the role of Dave, a hard-working diver who catches fish from the sea for his sushi restaurant, all while progressing through some interesting quests.
