How Valve Can Make the Deck Verified Program Better
Software developer and game porter Ethan Lee gives his thoughts on the Steam Deck and the Deck Verified program.
Category: Steam Deck
ProtonUp-Qt got upgraded, here's how to use it on Steam Deck and Linux
ProtonUp-Qt is a very helpful application that can help you install extra compatibility layers on Linux and Steam Deck.
Albion Online now testing gamepad support and ready for Steam Deck
If you need another MMO fix in your life, Albion Online is pretty good and has a lot of players. It's available as a direct standalone download and on Steam. Looks like it might end up quite good on the Steam Deck.
The itch.io app works on a Steam Deck
Do you own a lot of games on itch.io? I do, and a huge amount more from past charity bundles I've yet to go and claim so maybe the Steam Deck will help me and you get through them all.
Starting this Summer, iFixit will offer Steam Deck replacement parts
Even though Valve thinks you shouldn't open up your Steam Deck, and they would prefer a professional do it, they will still offer parts through iFixit.
Dorfromantik gets controller upgrades for the Steam Deck
Dorfromantik is a ridiculously popular peaceful building strategy and puzzle game and now it should work a little better on the Steam Deck.
Here's how to transfer files from your PC to a Steam Deck
Want to transfer files to and from your PC to a Steam Deck? It's easy and here's how you can do it in a few minutes.
Steam Deck had an update fixing Steam Cloud conflicts, Steam Input improvements
With the Steam Deck now out in the wild, there's a lot more people finding issues and so Valve are moving quickly to get as many quirks fixed as possible. A new system update rolled out late last night.
DXVK v1.10 and VKD3D-Proton v2.6 out improving Proton for Linux and Steam Deck
Two vital open source projects for the Steam Deck had new releases today, with the DXVK and VKD3D-Proton layers that translate Direct3D / DirectX to Vulkan.
Valve open sources SteamOS Devkit Client for Steam Deck
Want to develop for the Steam Deck / SteamOS and get testing? Now it's a whole lot easier, as Valve has now put up the tools needed under open source licenses.
XCOM 2's multiplayer being removed but will still work on Linux and Steam Deck
XCOM 2 developer Firaxis Games has announced that the multiplayer modes are going to be shut down, if you're using the Windows version that is.
Bungie has more to say on Destiny 2 for Steam Deck and it's still a no
Recently, I highlighted that Bungie gave a very clear no to Destiny 2 on Steam Deck. Seems a lot of people noticed and Bungie has issued an update — but it's still a no for now.
Steam Deck Verified and Playable hit a thousand games
Just about a week after the Steam Deck formally released, we have officially hit over one thousand games that are either Steam Deck Verified or Playable.
Steam Deck changelogs now available, new update out now
Valve has now put live some public changelogs and will be properly announcing when updates go out for the Steam Deck.
Heroic Games Launcher now works nicely on Steam Deck
Something that I've been asked, repeatedly (and then some), is to show the Heroic Games Launcher on the Steam Deck. So here we are, let's take a look.
Castlevania Advance Collection works on Steam Deck, despite what Konami say
Recently, Konami released an announcement on the Castlevania Advance Collection Steam store page to say it does not work on the Steam Deck. It does.
Popular vehicle building sandbox 'SimplePlanes' updates for Steam Deck
Even more developers get their games ready to be played on the Steam Deck! SimplePlanes looks like a lot of fun and it's quite a popular one too.
Toy train set sandbox 'Tracks' gets upgraded for Steam Deck
Love trains? Tracks looks like quite a sweet little game really and it has a new release out to help with Steam Deck compatibility.
Oxygen Not Included got a few improvements recently to help Steam Deck
Klei Entertainment did say in their January Roadmap that support for the Steam Deck would come, and some of that work has now be made live.
A round-up of our Steam Deck content — the videos keep coming
Since news moves fast, here's a chance for you to grab a breather and get a look at my ongoing Steam Deck content. Here's what has been shown off so far.
- Linux performance overlay MangoHud 0.8.0-rc1 out now for testing with Intel GPU support and lots of improvements
- PS2 Emulator emulator PCSX2 should get Wayland support "in the coming months"
- The Sims and The Sims 2 officially return with a Legacy Collection for each [updated]
- The latest Valve Steam Console rumour with AMD RDNA4 can be safely ignored - here's why [updated]
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