Valve’s Steam Deck has reached a significant milestone, with over 16,000 games now verified or playable on the handheld gaming PC. This achievement, confirmed by SteamDB, showcases the growing compatibility of the Steam Deck with a vast library of PC games.
The Steam Deck Verified system, introduced by Valve, categorizes games based on their performance and compatibility with the handheld device. While some users have criticized the system for its seemingly subjective nature, it has undoubtedly served as a valuable marketing tool, encouraging more gamers to adopt the Steam Deck and buy the right games for it.
Latest addition to Steam Deck
The latest addition to the 16,000-strong list of verified games is Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. This upcoming fighting game compilation, now available for pre-order and verified on the Steam Deck, further demonstrates the handheld’s ability to handle a wide range of titles – and its suitability for retro gaming.
Steam Deck’s growing library of compatible games is a testament to the efforts of both Valve and game developers. At Gamescom, it was evident that many developers are recognizing the benefits of optimizing their games for the Steam Deck. This increased focus on compatibility is driving the rapid expansion of the verified and playable game list.
Some big names remain left out, including Black Myth: Wukong
While the Steam Deck has achieved impressive progress, it’s worth noting that some highly anticipated titles and newly released games, such as Black Myth: Wukong, remain absent from the verified list. This highlights the ongoing challenges of ensuring optimal performance and compatibility for all games from the jump.
Considering the fact that some huge (and graphically demanding) titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy now have Verified status, Wukong may be graced with the coveted green check at some point. Regardless, it hasn’t stopped it from topping the Steam Deck Top Played charts.
As the Steam Deck continues to gain popularity, it is expected that the number of verified and playable games will continue to grow. At the current rate, reaching the 20,000 mark will be the next milestone.
