As video games can be expensive, many people wait for sales events so they can grab the games they want at discounted prices. However, something that may have slipped under your radar is game bundles. There’s a decent chance you’ve heard of something like Humble Bundle, but we’d like to feature another storefront: Fanatical.
Fanatical is one of the sites that offer such bundles, and their latest Birthday Favorites bundle comes packed with a big collection of Steam Deck-friendly games worth talking about, whether you’re playing via the popular handheld or not.
Fanatical Birthday Favorites bundle
What does the Birthday Favorites bundle offer?
The Birthday Favorites is a build-your-own bundle, so you can select the exact games you want. The best part is that the total price of the bundle will also depend on the number of titles you select. Two games will cost $3 each while selecting three to four will bring the price down to $2.66 each. And if you add anything above this number, you only have to pay $2.40 for each game.
The entire bundle, excluding a title that doesn’t run well on the Steam Deck, will cost you $33.58. This is against a total cost of $432.68 and represents a massive 92% discount.
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Here’s a complete list of games included in the Birthday Favorites bundle, along with their Steam Deck compatibility status. There are 12 individual games and two packs offering a total of eight titles, bringing the number up to 20.
| Game | Steam Deck compatibility |
|---|---|
| Frostpunk: Game of the Year Edition | Playable |
| Trinity Fusion | Verified |
| Children of Morta: Complete Edition | Verified |
| The Ascent: Cyber Edition Bundle | Playable |
| Broken Sword: Complete Pack (includes five games) | The five-game collection reportedly runs fine on the Steam Deck |
| Monster Sanctuary | Verified |
| DUSK & AMID EVIL & DUSK ‘82 Ultimate Edition Triple Pack (includes three games) | Verified |
| THIS WAR OF MINE: COMPLETE EDITION | Playable |
| Lawn Mowing Simulator: Landmark Edition | Verified |
| City of Beats | Verified |
| Plebby Quest: The Crusades | Playable |
| Kraken Academy!! | Verified |
| Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim | Playable |
| Hiveswap Friendsim | Playable |
Any good games?
If you’ve been toying with the idea of trying some new games on your Steam Deck, the bundle definitely includes some titles that are worth trying. For instance, we have Frostpunk: Game of the Year Edition. This is a city-building game where you have to act as the ruler of the last city on earth. Throughout the game, you’ll need to make tough decisions that will decide the fate of your people. You’ll need to focus on managing limited resources like coal, wood, and food to keep your city running. On top of that, it will be up to you to construct essential buildings like housing, workshops, and everything else that would keep your people safe, happy, and warm.
The Ascent is yet another game worth trying, especially if you’re a fan of cyberpunk-themed games. This one lets you play as a worker of a powerful corporation called The Ascent Group. You’ll get the luxury of engaging in intense combat against a variety of enemies using a wide range of weapons and abilities. As you progress through the game, you’ll also be able to upgrade your character with cybernetic implants and powerful weapons to become stronger.
In case you want even more, check out the Supreme Collection bundle from Fanatical, which offers 15 Steam Deck games.
