The Ultimate Steam Deck Games of 2024!

Baldur’s Gate 3

  • Genre: Role-Playing Game (RPG)
  • Release Date: August 3, 2023 (PC), September 6, 2023 (PS5), December 2023 (Xbox)
  • Overview: Dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons with this critically acclaimed RPG. Players navigate a gripping story filled with deep character choices, tactical combat, and a vast world to explore, all set in the Forgotten Realms.

Elden Ring

  • Genre: Action RPG
  • Release Date: February 25, 2022
  • Overview: Created by FromSoftware with input from George R.R. Martin, Elden Ring offers a massive open world with challenging gameplay, stunning landscapes, and a rich lore. Explore the Lands Between to uncover secrets and defeat powerful foes.

Hogwarts Legacy

  • Genre: Action RPG
  • Release Date: February 10, 2023
  • Overview: Set in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, this game lets you become a student at Hogwarts in the 1800s. Master spells, brew potions, and explore iconic locations while uncovering an ancient secret threatening the wizarding world.

Cyberpunk 2077

  • Genre: Action RPG
  • Release Date: December 10, 2020
  • Overview: Experience the dystopian future of Night City as V, a cybernetically enhanced mercenary. With an expansive world, impactful choices, and thrilling missions, Cyberpunk 2077 delivers an unforgettable sci-fi RPG experience.

Starfield

  • Genre: Action RPG / Space Exploration
  • Release Date: September 6, 2023
  • Overview: Bethesda’s first new IP in 25 years takes players into the vastness of space. Explore over 1,000 planets, customize your spaceship, and embark on epic adventures in this open-world space RPG.

Red Dead Redemption 2

  • Genre: Action-Adventure
  • Release Date: October 26, 2018
  • Overview: Set in 1899, this prequel to the original Red Dead Redemption offers a cinematic story, stunning open-world environments, and an emotional journey through the waning days of the Wild West.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

  • Genre: Action RPG
  • Release Date: October 28, 2016
  • Overview: This remastered version of Skyrim features enhanced graphics and all DLCs. Venture into the vast world of Tamriel, master the Thu’um, and fulfill your destiny as the Dragonborn.

Grand Theft Auto V

  • Genre: Action-Adventure
  • Release Date: September 17, 2013
  • Overview: Follow the interconnected stories of three criminals in Los Santos. With a massive open world, thrilling heists, and an ever-evolving online component, GTA V remains a landmark in gaming.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

  • Genre: Action RPG
  • Release Date: May 19, 2015
  • Overview: Step into the boots of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter navigating a world filled with intrigue, magic, and monsters. With its rich storytelling and vast open world, this game is a modern classic.

Hades II

  • Genre: Roguelike Action RPG
  • Release Date: Early Access in 2024
  • Overview: The sequel to the critically acclaimed Hades brings more action-packed combat and compelling storytelling. Play as Melinoë, sister of Zagreus, as you battle through the underworld to confront the Titan of Time.

Resident Evil 4 (Remake)

  • Genre: Survival Horror
  • Release Date: March 24, 2023
  • Overview: This modernized remake of the iconic Resident Evil 4 features updated graphics, refined gameplay mechanics, and the same gripping story of Leon S. Kennedy’s mission to rescue the president’s daughter.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

  • Genre: Mecha Action
  • Release Date: August 25, 2023
  • Overview: FromSoftware returns to its roots with this high-octane mecha combat game. Customize your mech, engage in tactical battles, and explore the war-torn planet Rubicon 3.