Steam Deck Verified highlights for February 2025 - come find your next game
It's time to highlight some games you might have missed! Here's a run over what's been through Valve's Steam Deck Verified with some of my personal picks here for February.
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The Campsite is a short and sweet modern point-and-click adventure worth your time
One for your next coffee break is The Campsite, a short but sweet modern point and click adventure that looks to be worth your time.
Commandos: Origins gets an April release date
Commandos: Origins from Claymore Game Studios and Kalypso Media is set for release on April 9th, where you get to see the beginning of this legendary elite force.
Paranormal point-and-click adventure Slender Threads is out now
Love your modern point and click adventures? Paranormal point-and-click adventure Slender Threads from developer Blyts looks like a good one.
Early Access wasn't enough for Alterium Shift so it's now on Kickstarter
Inspired by classics like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, and Final Fantasy - Alterium Shift entered Early Access in 2023 but it's now back on Kickstarter.
Valve ban advertising-based business models on Steam, no forced adverts like in mobile games
Valve have updated the developer guidelines for releasing a game on Steam, making it clear that the scourge of mobile gaming advertising-based business models are not going to work on Steam.
Everwarder is a fresh tower defense roguelite hybrid about clearing the darkness
Everwarder asks: how long will your light last? Not very long in some of my attempts. It's a fresh feeling spin that merges tower defense with a bit of roguelite action together, as you attempt to break through the darkness.
Please don't distract me I'm trying to dig a big hole over here
Can you truly call yourself a "gamer" if you haven't at least spent a good few hours doing nothing but digging a hole? I have answered the call and my hole has been dug.
Cast n Chill is a gorgeous looking pixel-art idle fishing game coming soon
Revealed in a press email today is Cast n Chill from developer Wombat Brawler. A game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - with your loyal pup by your side.
BAFTA-nominated narrative adventure Vampire Therapist gets a Couples Therapy DLC
Vampire Therapist is a narrative adventure / visual novel with a sprinkle of dark comedy that was nominated for a BAFTA in 2024, and now it's expanded with the Vampire Therapist - Couples Therapy DLC.
A deck-builder for busy people, Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story plans full Steam Deck support for launch
Developer Slothwerks have announced their upcoming turn-based card-battler Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story will have full Steam Deck support at launch.
Civilization VII gets a mixed reception on Steam, Firaxis say they're listening and put up a small roadmap
It seems it's increasingly rare to have a major game release that doesn't come filled with lots of issues. The latest is Sid Meier's Civilization VII from Firaxis Games.
Toy soldier FPS battleground Mini Royale releases in March
The online shooter Mini Royale is set for an Early Access release on March 27th, bringing with it a toy soldier battleground with multiple game modes.
Portal 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux
Valve recently updated Left 4 Dead 2 with a compatibility fix for Linux, and it seems they've done the same for their popular puzzle game Portal 2.
Experience slow-burn atmospheric dread in the typing horror game DEAD LETTER DEPT.
DEAD LETTER DEPT. comes from the 2-person studio Belief Engine, a slow-burn typing horror game that will fill you with dread.
Fighting Fantasy Classics adds "Comprehensive Steam Deck support", cloud saves and more
Fighting Fantasy Classics from Tin Man Games has been upgraded with numerous enhancements to make playing through various remastered text-based roleplaying adventures even better.
Left 4 Dead 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux
A recent update to glibc in version 2.41 appears to have been causing issues with Left 4 Dead 2, which Valve have solved in a fresh update.
New Steam Beta stops forcing HDR on external display for Steam Deck OLED plus Steam Input fixes
Valve released an updated Steam Beta for Steam Deck and Desktop. Here's all the changes you need to know.
Blocking Linux / Steam Deck in Apex Legends led to a 'meaningful reduction' in cheaters
Back in October 2024, Respawn announced they were blocking Apex Legends on Linux platforms (including Steam Deck). Apparently this has worked quite well for them.
What Valve would need to do to make a Steam Console a success
While the most recent rumour of a Steam Console was complete junk, it did get me thinking on what Valve would need to do to make a Steam Console / Steam Machine actually successful.
- Mesa 25.2.0 released with NVIDIA upgrades, Apple Vulkan driver enhancements and lots more improvements
- NVIDIA say no to adding backdoors and killswitches in their GPUs
- Open source re-implementation of Caesar III levels up in the new release
- Farlight 84 is now broken on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
- Steam for ChromeOS Chromebooks is being killed off
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