This month's Steam Deck game rankings witness significant shifts with six new entries, marking a notable shakeup in the list.
Starting at number 20 most played, "Hades" descends five places, offering an epic battle against gods as players take on the role of the immortal Prince of the Underworld. The game runs smoothly at 60 frames per second on the LCD and 90 on the OLED.
Persona 5 Royale, at number 19, drops two places as players navigate the dual life of a high school student in Tokyo by day and a phantom thief by night. The game maintains a solid 90 frames per second on the OLED. Hogwarts Legacy, at number 18, experiences a significant descent of 10 spots, offering a magical experience set in the 1800s Hogwarts. The introduction of FSR 3 improves performance on the Steam Deck.
Number 17 features The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, providing players with an immersive dragon-filled realm. The game runs at a consistent 60 frames per second on the LCD and boasts an impressive 90 frames per second on the OLED.
Red Dead Redemption 2, at number 16, follows Arthur Morgan and his gang in a life of outlaw adventures. It runs at a good 40 to 50 frames per second on both the LCD and OLED. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, at 15, embarks on a journey with Isaac, capped at 60 frames per second but offering over 8 hours of gameplay on the OLED.
Maintaining its position at 14 of most played, Diablo 4 throws players into a world where angels and demons fight it out, running at 40 to 60 frames per second. Grand Theft Auto V, at 13, navigates the lives of three characters in Los Santos's underworld, offering 70 to 90 frames per second on the OLED.
A new entry at number 12 is Balatro, a unique roguelike poker game with a solid 90 frames per second on the OLED and 60 on the LCD, offering 5 hours of gameplay on the LCD and 8-9 hours on the OLED.
Monster Hunter World, at 11, has improved with patches, offering 40 to 60 frames per second in monster-filled worlds. Cyberpunk 2077, at number 10, remains playable at around 30 frames per second despite some issues.
Entering the top 10 at number 9 is Deep Rock Galactic, a survival game in lethal alien caves with varying frame rates on the OLED and LCD. Stardew Valley, at 8, remains a solid pixel art farm simulator at 60 frames per second.
At number 7, Yakuza: Like a Dragon introduces players to a dramatic narrative with dynamic battles, offering 40 to 60 frames per second. Blue Fantasy Relink, at 6, explores a sky realm with stunning vistas and fast-paced action.
In the top 5, Hell Divers 2, a new entry at 5, offers fast-paced third-person shooter gameplay with teamwork as the key to victory. Monster Hunter World drops to 4, still offering a thrilling hunt for colossal monsters.
Elden Ring, at 3, explores a vast world of mystery with dark fantasy adventures. Persona 3 Reload, at 2, offers a supernatural narrative with solid performance. Finally, Pal World takes the top spot with a world where survival is key, running at 30 to 40 frames per second.
Despite minor performance issues in some games, the Steam Deck continues to offer an impressive gaming experience across a diverse range of genres