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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 6h

I do! I want my cursor to move faster, if there has to be one on screen.

SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 15h

There are some solid free games that we can get on the #SteamDeck this week, including Gravity Circuit, XCOM 2, Vampire The Masquerade, and more:

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Free Games + Amazon Prime For Your Steam Deck and Handhelds - 10/9/25: - Steam Deck HQ

There are some solid free games that we can get on the Steam Deck this week, including Gravity Circuit, XCOM 2, Vampire The Masquerade, and more.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 16h

Valor Mortis' playtest shows some solid signs that the full release may actually be playable on the #SteamDeck:

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Valor Mortis' Playtest Makes Me Hopeful For Steam Deck Playability - Steam Deck HQ

Valor Mortis' playtest shows some solid signs that the full release may actually be playable on the Steam Deck.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 18h

Nitro Gen Omega's Lost Frequencies patch is here with new features, mission types, and a big optimization push to improve #SteamDeck performance:

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Nitro Gen Omega Gets Big Performance Improvement For Steam Deck With Latest Patch - Steam Deck HQ

Nitro Gen Omega's Lost Frequencies patch is here with new features, mission types, and a big optimization push to improve Steam Deck performance.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 20h

Strange Antiquities got a new patch allowing us to accelerate cursor movement on the #SteamDeck:

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Strange Antiquities Gets Patch To Accelerate The Cursor On Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ

Strange Antiquities got a new patch allowing us to accelerate cursor movement on the Steam Deck.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 1d

Xenopurge just got a new patch, fixing the bug where the tutorial would endlessly play on #SteamDeck:

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Xenopurge's Endless Tutorial Bug On Steam Deck Gets Fixed - Steam Deck HQ

Xenopurge got a new patch, fixing the bug where the tutorial would endlessly play on Steam Deck.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 1d

The Humble Wired Safe In our World Anniversary bundle is a great deal filled with essential #SteamDeck games like Gori: Cuddly Carnage and Arcade Paradise:

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Humble's Wired Anniversary Bundle Has 13 Great Steam Deck Games, Including Gori: Cuddly Carnage - Steam Deck HQ

The Humble Wired Safe In our World Anniversary bundle is a great deal filled with essential Steam Deck games like Gori: Cuddly Carnage and Arcade Paradise.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 1d

Torso Tennis launched recently, and this quirky new autobattler got a new patch that fixes a critical control bug on the #SteamDeck:

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Torso Tennis Gets Navigation Bug Fix For Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ

Torso Tennis launched recently, and this quirky new autobattler got a new patch that fixes a critical control bug on the Steam Deck.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 1d

Little Nightmares 3 is a fantastic continuation for the series with the co-op focus bringing both good and bad, and it runs quite well on the #SteamDeck.

A copy was provided by Bandai Namco for review.

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Little Nightmares 3 - Steam Deck HQ

Little Nightmares 3 is a fantastic continuation for the series with the co-op focus bringing both good and bad, and it runs quite well on the Steam Deck.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 1d

The Fanatical Bethesda Legends bundle is an incredible value, offering older Bethesda games like Wolfenstein, Elder Scrolls, and Fallout, for as little as $3 each. And most of these games are awesome to play on the #SteamDeck:

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The Fanatical Bethesda Legends Bundle is a Steal - SDHQ

The Fanatical Bethesda Legends bundle is incredible value, offering older Bethesda games for as little as $3 each.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 1d

With the game releasing tomorrow, we checked out Yooka-Replaylee on both the #SteamDeck and Nintendo #Switch2 to see which is going to be the best way to play:

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Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: Yooka-Replaylee - Steam Deck HQ

With the game releasing tomorrow, we checked out Yooka-Replaylee on both the Steam Deck and Switch 2 to see which is going to be the best way to play.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 1d

Yooka-Replaylee is a fantastic upgrade over the original, and while it still has some shortcomings, a lot of the modern enhancements needed are now here, and it runs well on the #SteamDeck.

A copy was provided by PM Studios for review.

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Yooka-Replaylee Review + Steam Deck Performance - Steam Deck HQ

Yooka-Replaylee is a fantastic upgrade over the original, and while it still has some shortcomings, a lot of the modern enhancements needed are now here.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 1d

A new Proton Experimental update was released that fixes The Quarry and Far Cry 5 on the #SteamDeck, as well as brings in brand new playable games:

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New Proton Experimental Update Fixes Far Cry 5 And The Quarry On Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ

A new Proton Experimental update was released that fixes The Quarry and Far Cry 5 on the Steam Deck, as well as brings in brand new playable games.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 2d

The Bleakest Keep got a new balance patch that fixes some text size for the #SteamDeck, with some nifty throwing knife reworks thrown in:

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The Bleakest Keep's New Patch Brings New Settings Defaults On Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ

The Bleakest Keep got a new balance patch that fixes some text size for the Steam Deck, with some nifty throwing knife reworks thrown in!

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 2d

Humble's October 2025 Choice Bundle has 8 great #SteamDeck games in it, including Atomic Heart, System Shock, and more:

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Humble's October 2025 Choice Bundle Has 8 Great Steam Deck Games For One Low Price - Steam Deck HQ

Humble's October 2025 Choice Bundle has 8 great Steam Deck games in it, including Atomic Heart, System Shock, and more.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 2d

The House of Tesla got a new patch this week, making some tweaks for a more enjoyable experience and changing the default runtime on the #SteamDeck to the native Linux build:

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The House of Tesla Gets a Native Linux Build for the Steam Deck - SDHQ

The House of Tesla got a new patch this week, making some tweaks for a more enjoyable experience and changing the default runtime on the Steam Deck to the native Linux build.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 2d

Screamer has the potential to be a standout arcade racing game, but its early build leaves a middling impression with some confusing design choices:

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Screamer Has Potential, But Ultimately Feels Odd And Confusing - Preview - Steam Deck HQ

Screamer has the potential to be a standout arcade racing game, but its early build leaves a middling impression with some confusing design choices.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 2d

Ratatan is a uniquely charming roguelite that stands out visually and aurally, and it's well worth picking up for short play sessions on the #SteamDeck:

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Ratatan, a Delightfully Charming Roguelite - Steam Deck HQ

Ratatan is a uniquely charming roguelite that stands out visually and aurally, and it's well worth picking up for short play sessions on the Steam Deck.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 2d

I felt the actual jobs ran better overall yeah.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 2d

Train Sim World 6 doesn't improve much over its predecessors, but it is still a competent train sim. It's playable on the #SteamDeck, but still has some compromises needed.

A copy was provided by Dovetail Games for review.

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Train Sim World 6 Review + Steam Deck Performance - SDHQ

Train Sim World 6 doesn't improve much over its predecessors, but is still a competent train sim. It's playable on the Steam Deck, but still has some compromises needed.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 2d

Really? That’s odd. Is this on lower settings?

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 2d

We tried out PowerWash Simulator 2's demo on the #SteamDeck and it shows just how well developer FuturLab optimized the sequel to one of the most relaxing games around:

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PowerWash Simulator 2's Demo Shows Fantastic Steam Deck Performance - Steam Deck HQ

We tried out PowerWash Simulator 2's demo on the Steam Deck and it shows just how well developer FuturLab optimized the sequel to one of the most relaxing games around.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 3d

There were some great new #SteamDeck Verified and Playable games this week, including Digimon Story Time Stranger, Yooka-Replaylee, and more:

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Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 9/29/25 - 10/5/25 - Steam Deck HQ

There were some great new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games this week, including Digimon Story Time Stranger, Yooka-Replaylee, and more.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 3d

Warside got a new update that fixes a camera lock bug that would plague us on the #SteamDeck:

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Warside Patch Fixes Camera Bug on the Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ

Warside got a new update that fixes a camera lock bug that would plague us on the Steam Deck.

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SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.com · 3d

Daimon Blades is a fantastic first-person melee-focused roguelike and a great start to its early access launch, though it does need some optimizations for #SteamDeck.

A copy was provided by StreumOn Studio for review.

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Daimon Blades (Early Access) (Early Access) Review + Steam Deck Performance - Steam Deck HQ

Daimon Blades is a fantastic first-person melee-focused roguelike and a great start to a hopefully short early access timeline, though it does need some optimizations for Steam Deck.

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