Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
If you're into tactical planning and high-stakes SWAT-style operations, Door Kickers 2 is a must-play. This top-down strategy game has you controlling elite squads as they breach buildings, neutralize threats, and rescue hostages. Running at full settings on the Steam Deck, it easily pushes over 100 FPS, making it ideal for capping at 60 FPS for better battery life. With a mix of controller support and touchpad functionality, Door Kickers 2 is both intuitive and challenging, ensuring no two missions feel the same.
Slender Threads
For those who love a good point-and-click adventure, Slender Threads delivers a gripping story, excellent voice acting, and a graphical style reminiscent of classic adventure games. If you enjoyed Discworld and its quirky humor, the protagonist here will feel right at home. The game's mix of mystery, comedy, and engaging puzzles makes it a perfect fit for the Steam Deck, allowing you to dive into its world anytime, anywhere.
School Hero
Bringing a comedic, beat 'em up-style experience to the mix, School Hero delivers vibrant visuals, solid combat mechanics, and an unpredictable storyline. School Hero game is all about quick reflexes, quirky characters, and a fun, chaotic energy that makes it easy to pick up and play. The smooth performance on the Steam Deck ensures that every battle is responsive and fluid, making it a great casual brawler.
Sworn
If Hades is your kind of game, Finally Sworn cranks up the intensity with even more weapons, classes, and multiplayer co-op. This roguelike is fast, frantic, and incredibly satisfying, especially once you master its trigger-based combat system. The game can push over 90 FPS on the Steam Deck, but locking it at 60 FPS provides a more stable experience while optimizing battery life. If you're looking for a game that makes you feel godlike with every run, this one is worth checking out.
Each of these titles brings something fresh to the Steam Deck, proving that there’s always something new to discover.
Check out our video version with Steam Deck Gameplay for all of the games mentioned in this article below.