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ICYMI: We reviewed the AYN Thor, which we feel is the best companion for the Steam Deck and offers something new and unique that a mainline handheld PC can't touch.

Check out our video review for yourself, and let us know what you think:

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The AYN Thor Is The Perfect Steam Deck Companion - AYN Thor In-Depth Review
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KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is an upcoming cooking simulator that balances the depth of its gameplay with accessibility, while keeping it very playable on the #SteamDeck:

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KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Balances Gameplay And Visuals To Create A Compelling Cooking Simulator - Preview - Steam Deck HQ
KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is an upcoming cooking simulator that balances the depth of its gameplay with accessibility, while keeping it very playable on the Steam Deck.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:34 PM
After almost 4 years, Satisfactory has finally earned the #SteamDeck Verified badge, giving it the big thumbs up from Valve:

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After Almost 4 Years, Satisfactory Finally Got The Steam Deck Verified Badge - Steam Deck HQ
After almost 4 years, Satisfactory has finally earned the Steam Deck Verified badge, giving it the big thumbs up from Valve.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:28 PM
The #SteamMachine pricing may have been leaked by 2 online Czech retailers, Alza and Smarty, and it looks like it could be on the expensive side:

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Czech Retailers Potentially Leak Steam Machine Price - SDHQ
The Steam Machine pricing may have been leaked by 2 online Czech retailers, Alza and Smarty, and it looks like it could be pretty expensive.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Yakuza Kiwami 3 got the Steam Deck Verified badge ahead of its release date, showing that it should be another great entry of the Yakuza series on the #SteamDeck:

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 Gets Steam Deck Verified Ahead Of Release - Steam Deck HQ
Yakuza Kiwami 3 got the Steam Deck Verified badge ahead of its release date, showing that it should be another great entry of the Yakuza series on the Steam Deck.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
A new #SteamDeck Beta Client update was released that reworks application properties, adds a new Gyro to Joystick Deflection option, and more:

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New Steam Deck Beta Client Update Reworks Application Properties, Adds Store Tags, And More - Steam Deck HQ
A new Steam Deck Beta Client update was released that reworks application properties, adds a new Gyro to Joystick Deflection option, and more.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
The small SteamOS 3.7.20 beta update has been released, bringing with it the ntsync driver for the #SteamDeck:

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SteamOS 3.7.20 Beta Update Has Released Adding The NTSYNC Driver - Steam Deck HQ
The small SteamOS 3.7.20 beta update has been released, bringing with it the ntsync driver for the Steam Deck.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:13 PM
There are some great free games to get for your #SteamDeck right now, including Billie's Wheelie, Bloons TD 6, and Sid Meier's Civilization 6:

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Free Games + Amazon Prime For Your Steam Deck and Handhelds - 1/8/26: - Steam Deck HQ
There are some great free games to get for your Steam Deck right now, including Billie's Wheelie, Bloons TD 6, and Sid Meier's Civilization 6.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
007 First Light's PC spec requirements have been revealed, and while they are hefty, there is some hope for playability on the #SteamDeck:

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007 First Light's PC Specs Have Been Revealed, And It May Be Playable On Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
007 First Light's PC spec requirements have been revealed, and while they are hefty, there is some hope for playability on the Steam Deck.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The Outer Worlds 2 is a solid story-centric RPG that still has some rough edges, and it is just playable on the #SteamDeck.

A copy was provided by Xbox Game Studios for review.

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The Outer Worlds 2 Review + Steam Deck Performance - SDHQ
The Outer Worlds 2 is a solid story-centric RPG that still has some rough edges, and it is just playable on the Steam Deck.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 will be getting a model that comes with SteamOS in June:

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The Lenovo Legion Go 2 Will Be Getting A SteamOS Model - Steam Deck HQ
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 will be getting a model that comes with SteamOS in June.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Humble's Decked Out Collection bundle is a perfect deal filled with seven amazing #SteamDeck games like ULTRAKILL, Haste, and more:

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Humble Starts The Year Off With An Amazing Steam Deck-Focused Bundle - Steam Deck HQ
Humble's Decked Out Collection bundle is a perfect deal filled with seven amazing Steam Deck games like ULTRAKILL, Haste, and more.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:28 PM
The first #SteamDeck Unsupported Report of 2026 is here, and in this edition, we go over the first three games in the Dragon Age series: Origins, 2, and Inquisition:

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The Steam Deck Unsupported Report 4 - Dragon Age Origins, 2, and Inquisition - Steam Deck HQ
The first Steam Deck Unsupported Report of 2026 is here, and in this edition, we go over the first three games in the Dragon Age series: Origins, 2, and Inquisition.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:19 PM
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is a great life/farming simulator with a decent storyline and lots of grinding, and it runs very well on #SteamDeck.

A copy was provided by LEVEL5 for review.

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FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Review - SDHQ
FANTASY LIFE i caters to players who enjoy the "grind", but those players will get a kick out of this game. Plus, it runs very well on Steam Deck.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
SteamOS 3.7.19 has been released with a fix for the CPU Power Draw display, fixes for Forza Horizon 4 and 5's display, and more on #SteamDeck:

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SteamOS 3.7.19 Has Released With CPU Power Draw Fix, Forza Horizon 4 and 5 Fixes, And More - Steam Deck HQ
SteamOS 3.7.19 has been released with a fix for the CPU Power Draw display, fixes for Forza Horizon 4 and 5's display, and more on Steam Deck.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:11 PM
StarRupture is a new sci-fi survival game that released into early access yesterday, but even with it being a new game still in heavy development, it's quite playable on the #SteamDeck:

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StarRupture Is Surprisingly Playable On The Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
StarRupture is a new sci-fi survival game that released into early access yesterday, but even with it being a new game still in heavy development, it's quite playable on the Steam Deck.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Kirby Air Riders is the kind of sequel that feels impossible, and ends up easily being one of the Switch 2's best titles with so much to love.

A copy was provided by Nintendo for review.

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Kirby Air Riders Review - Steam Deck HQ
Kirby Air Riders is the kind of sequel that feels impossible, and ends up easily being one of the Switch 2's best titles.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Humble's Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 bundle is another great deal to start off 2026, with 10 fantastic #SteamDeck compatible games for $10:

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Humble's Games Done Quick 2026 Bundle Contains 10 Fantastic Titles That Are All Great For Portable Play - Steam Deck HQ
Humble's Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 bundle is another great deal to start off 2026, with 10 fantastic Steam Deck-compatible games for $10.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM
PS2 emulator PCSX2 got its big new 2.6.0 update, which gives Big Picture mode new features, a game shortcut creation feature, background customization, and more:

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PS2 Emulator PCSX2 Gets Big 2.6.0 Update With New Customization Options, Game Shortcut Creation, and More - Steam Deck HQ
PS2 emulator PCSX2 got its big new 2.6.0 update, which give Big Picture mode new features, a game shortcut creation feature, background customization, and more.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Developer Berserk Games has revealed their roadmap for Tabletop Simulator 2.0, which includes better #SteamDeck support, a marketplace for paid mods, and more:

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Tabletop Simulator 2.0 Details Steam Deck Improvements And Paid Mods Marketplace - Steam Deck HQ
Developer Berserk Games has revealed their roadmap for Tabletop Simulator 2.0, which includes better Steam Deck support, a marketplace for paid mods, and more.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM
At #CES, JSAUX has unveiled some new accessories they are making for the Steam Machine, showing off some gorgeous new stickers that glow in the dark:

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JSAUX Unveils New Gorgeous Steam Machine Stickers At CES 2026 - Steam Deck HQ
JSAUX has unveiled some new accessories they are making for the Steam Machine, showing off some gorgeous new covers they are making.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:26 PM
The MANGMI Air X is the best sub-$100 handheld out right now, and while the buttons and joysticks will be a hit or miss, it's perfect for PSP emulation:
MANGMI Air X Review - A Stellar Budget Handheld Well Worth its Price - Steam Deck HQ
The MANGMI Air X is the best sub-$100 handheld out right now, and while the buttons and joysticks will be a hit or miss, it's perfect for PSP emulation.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
There were some great new #SteamDeck Verified and Playable games this week, including CAIRN, DuneCrawl, Inotia 4, and more:

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Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 12/29/25 - 1/4/25 - Steam Deck HQ
There were some great new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games this week, including CAIRN, DuneCrawl, Inotia 4, and more.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Mountain-climbing adventure 'Cairn' has received a #SteamDeck Verified badge ahead of its release on January 29th:

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Cairn Gets Steam Deck Verified, Releases January 29th - SDHQ
Mountain-climbing adventure 'Cairn' has received a Steam Deck Verified badge ahead of its release on January 29th.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
The 2025 Steam Awards have concluded, and Hades 2 has officially won the Best Game on #SteamDeck Award:

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Hades 2 Wins Best Game on Steam Deck From The 2025 Steam Awards - Steam Deck HQ
The 2025 Steam Awards have concluded, and Hades 2 has officially won the Best Game on Steam Deck Award!
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January 4, 2026 at 2:09 AM
The Humble Carnage Collection bundle is a great group of brutal games, like Dead Island 2 and Trepang2, that are all perfect for the #SteamDeck:

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Humble's Carnage Collection Bundle Is A Great Deal Of 8 Brutal Games For The Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
The Humble Carnage Collection bundle is a great group of brutal games, like Dead Island 2 and Trepang2, that are all perfect for the Steam Deck.
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January 4, 2026 at 2:09 AM