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ICYMI: We reviewed the AYN Thor, which we feel is the best companion for the Steam Deck and offers something new and unique that a mainline handheld PC can't touch.

Check out our video review for yourself, and let us know what you think:

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The AYN Thor Is The Perfect Steam Deck Companion - AYN Thor In-Depth Review
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NonSteamLaunchers just got a new update, which adds support for the launcher of the newly released Hytale, which is great to play on the #SteamDeck:

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NonSteamLaunchers Adds Hytale Support - Steam Deck HQ
NonSteamLaunchers just got an update which adds support for the launcher of the newly released Hytale.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Steam's Detective Fest sale is now live, and it is filled with some great games for the #SteamDeck. So, here are our recommendations for titles to check out and play on the go:

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Steam Detective Sale Recommendations For The Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
Steam's Detective Fest sale is now live, and it is filled with some great games for the Steam Deck. So, here are our recommendations for titles to check out and play on the go.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Hytale is now officially released in early access, and it's actually quite playable on the #SteamDeck, even with some issues with controls in its current state:

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Hytale Is Finally Released And Is Quite Playable On The Steam Deck - Preview - Steam Deck HQ
Hytale is now officially released in early access, and it's actually quite playable on the Steam Deck, even with some issues with controls in its current state.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Quarantine Zone mixes 2 styles of gameplay, one done very well, the other not so much. But it does run quite well on the #SteamDeck:

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Quarantine Zone is a Game of Two Halves - Steam Deck HQ
Quarantine Zone mixes 2 styles of gameplay, one done very well, the other not so much. But it does run quite well on the Steam Deck.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Unifideck is a new plugin that offers the easiest way to organize and access your Epic, GOG, and Amazon Prime libraries on the #SteamDeck, but it still needs a little work:

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Unifideck Is Almost The Easiest Way To Play Epic Games And GOG On The Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
Unifideck is a new plugin that offers the easiest way to access your Epic, GOG, and Amazon Prime libraries on the Steam Deck, but it still needs a little work.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Big Hops is a delightful, creative, and challenging platformer with great gameplay and characters, and it runs well on the #SteamDeck.

A copy was provided by Luckshot Games for review.

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Big Hops - Steam Deck HQ
Big Hops is a delightful, creative, and challenging platformer with great gameplay and characters, and runs well on the Steam Deck.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
We got to try out My Hero Academia: All's Justice ahead of its release, and it showcased some great strategic battles, original stories, and ok #SteamDeck performance:

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My Hero Academia: All's Justice Is Filled With Strategic Battles And Original Stories - Preview - Steam Deck HQ
We got to try out My Hero Academia: All's Justice ahead of its release, and it showcased some great strategic battles, original stories, and ok Steam Deck performance.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:37 PM
There were some great new #SteamDeck Verified/Playable games this week, including Satisfactory, Yakuza Kiwami 3, Quake, and more:

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Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 1/5/25 - 1/11/25 - Steam Deck HQ
There were some great new Steam Deck Verified/Playable games this week, including Satisfactory, Yakuza Kiwami 3, Quake, and more.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:17 PM
KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is an upcoming cooking simulator that balances the depth of its gameplay with accessibility, while keeping it very playable on the #SteamDeck:

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KuloNiku: Bowl Up! Balances Gameplay And Visuals To Create A Compelling Cooking Simulator - Preview - Steam Deck HQ
KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is an upcoming cooking simulator that balances the depth of its gameplay with accessibility, while keeping it very playable on the Steam Deck.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:34 PM
After almost 4 years, Satisfactory has finally earned the #SteamDeck Verified badge, giving it the big thumbs up from Valve:

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After Almost 4 Years, Satisfactory Finally Got The Steam Deck Verified Badge - Steam Deck HQ
After almost 4 years, Satisfactory has finally earned the Steam Deck Verified badge, giving it the big thumbs up from Valve.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:28 PM
The #SteamMachine pricing may have been leaked by 2 online Czech retailers, Alza and Smarty, and it looks like it could be on the expensive side:

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Czech Retailers Potentially Leak Steam Machine Price - SDHQ
The Steam Machine pricing may have been leaked by 2 online Czech retailers, Alza and Smarty, and it looks like it could be pretty expensive.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Yakuza Kiwami 3 got the Steam Deck Verified badge ahead of its release date, showing that it should be another great entry of the Yakuza series on the #SteamDeck:

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 Gets Steam Deck Verified Ahead Of Release - Steam Deck HQ
Yakuza Kiwami 3 got the Steam Deck Verified badge ahead of its release date, showing that it should be another great entry of the Yakuza series on the Steam Deck.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
A new #SteamDeck Beta Client update was released that reworks application properties, adds a new Gyro to Joystick Deflection option, and more:

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New Steam Deck Beta Client Update Reworks Application Properties, Adds Store Tags, And More - Steam Deck HQ
A new Steam Deck Beta Client update was released that reworks application properties, adds a new Gyro to Joystick Deflection option, and more.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
The small SteamOS 3.7.20 beta update has been released, bringing with it the ntsync driver for the #SteamDeck:

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SteamOS 3.7.20 Beta Update Has Released Adding The NTSYNC Driver - Steam Deck HQ
The small SteamOS 3.7.20 beta update has been released, bringing with it the ntsync driver for the Steam Deck.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:13 PM
There are some great free games to get for your #SteamDeck right now, including Billie's Wheelie, Bloons TD 6, and Sid Meier's Civilization 6:

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Free Games + Amazon Prime For Your Steam Deck and Handhelds - 1/8/26: - Steam Deck HQ
There are some great free games to get for your Steam Deck right now, including Billie's Wheelie, Bloons TD 6, and Sid Meier's Civilization 6.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
007 First Light's PC spec requirements have been revealed, and while they are hefty, there is some hope for playability on the #SteamDeck:

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007 First Light's PC Specs Have Been Revealed, And It May Be Playable On Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
007 First Light's PC spec requirements have been revealed, and while they are hefty, there is some hope for playability on the Steam Deck.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The Outer Worlds 2 is a solid story-centric RPG that still has some rough edges, and it is just playable on the #SteamDeck.

A copy was provided by Xbox Game Studios for review.

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The Outer Worlds 2 Review + Steam Deck Performance - SDHQ
The Outer Worlds 2 is a solid story-centric RPG that still has some rough edges, and it is just playable on the Steam Deck.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 will be getting a model that comes with SteamOS in June:

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The Lenovo Legion Go 2 Will Be Getting A SteamOS Model - Steam Deck HQ
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 will be getting a model that comes with SteamOS in June.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Humble's Decked Out Collection bundle is a perfect deal filled with seven amazing #SteamDeck games like ULTRAKILL, Haste, and more:

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Humble Starts The Year Off With An Amazing Steam Deck-Focused Bundle - Steam Deck HQ
Humble's Decked Out Collection bundle is a perfect deal filled with seven amazing Steam Deck games like ULTRAKILL, Haste, and more.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:28 PM
The first #SteamDeck Unsupported Report of 2026 is here, and in this edition, we go over the first three games in the Dragon Age series: Origins, 2, and Inquisition:

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The Steam Deck Unsupported Report 4 - Dragon Age Origins, 2, and Inquisition - Steam Deck HQ
The first Steam Deck Unsupported Report of 2026 is here, and in this edition, we go over the first three games in the Dragon Age series: Origins, 2, and Inquisition.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:19 PM
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is a great life/farming simulator with a decent storyline and lots of grinding, and it runs very well on #SteamDeck.

A copy was provided by LEVEL5 for review.

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FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Review - SDHQ
FANTASY LIFE i caters to players who enjoy the "grind", but those players will get a kick out of this game. Plus, it runs very well on Steam Deck.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
SteamOS 3.7.19 has been released with a fix for the CPU Power Draw display, fixes for Forza Horizon 4 and 5's display, and more on #SteamDeck:

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SteamOS 3.7.19 Has Released With CPU Power Draw Fix, Forza Horizon 4 and 5 Fixes, And More - Steam Deck HQ
SteamOS 3.7.19 has been released with a fix for the CPU Power Draw display, fixes for Forza Horizon 4 and 5's display, and more on Steam Deck.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:11 PM
StarRupture is a new sci-fi survival game that released into early access yesterday, but even with it being a new game still in heavy development, it's quite playable on the #SteamDeck:

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StarRupture Is Surprisingly Playable On The Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
StarRupture is a new sci-fi survival game that released into early access yesterday, but even with it being a new game still in heavy development, it's quite playable on the Steam Deck.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Kirby Air Riders is the kind of sequel that feels impossible, and ends up easily being one of the Switch 2's best titles with so much to love.

A copy was provided by Nintendo for review.

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Kirby Air Riders Review - Steam Deck HQ
Kirby Air Riders is the kind of sequel that feels impossible, and ends up easily being one of the Switch 2's best titles.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Humble's Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 bundle is another great deal to start off 2026, with 10 fantastic #SteamDeck compatible games for $10:

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Humble's Games Done Quick 2026 Bundle Contains 10 Fantastic Titles That Are All Great For Portable Play - Steam Deck HQ
Humble's Awesome Games Done Quick 2026 bundle is another great deal to start off 2026, with 10 fantastic Steam Deck-compatible games for $10.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM