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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/edward6d on 2024-10-03 07:43:43+00:00.

I find the 'hidden gem' threads quite interesting, but the game selection usually leaves quite a bit to be desired, due to people understanding the term quite differently. So let me clarify the definition for the needs of this thread:

• The game needs to be available to purchase/download via Steam
• It needs to have 999 total reviews or fewer as of today
• You need to love playing it on your Steam Deck!

That's it! Now hit me with your little known gems! (Current number of reviews and a short description of the title are also nice to have.)

I'll start:

• Final Profit: A Shop RPG (319 reviews) - It's a cozy shop management game like Recettear, but with an actual storyline and way more depth. The amount of care and thought put into this are incredible! Also a LOT of fun secrets to discover.
• Crop Rotation (425 reviews) - a fun puzzley roguelite I stumbled upon when I was done with Luck Be A Landlord and was looking for something similar (which is also a good Steam Deck title, but doesn't fit criteria of this thread). You plant your crops, trying to find synergies and optimize your earnings. Very satisfying when you manage to pull in the big bucks.

Looking forward to seeing your suggestions!

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/Tenabrus on 2024-10-03 07:08:22+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/fadi332 on 2024-10-03 10:27:49+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/GigaTired on 2024-10-03 07:27:02+00:00.

Bought my SD last month and very happy with the purchase. Managed to play my backlogs and actually finished them lol. Finished resident evil village and kingdom hearts 1.5 and 2.5 after having SD

EDIT: I feel like all the games you guys listed at the comment will be added to my backlog

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/alec210 on 2024-10-03 05:49:45+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/SpinachReasonable383 on 2024-10-02 21:13:00+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/The_Senate15 on 2024-10-03 02:19:36+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/Alert_Cartoonist_801 on 2024-10-03 00:21:22+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/Delicious_Bobcat5773 on 2024-10-02 22:50:44+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/SailorCrossing on 2024-10-02 19:58:05+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/kba41510 on 2024-10-02 20:23:12+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/thesafestship on 2024-10-02 20:49:11+00:00.

I've never been a big big gamer, but when I was a teen I used to play a lot more and enjoyed a lot different games: Football Manager, strategy (Age of Empires), then lots of shooters (Doom, Heretic, Hexen, first Cod series - yes, I'm old! 😂), and various others.

However, I slowly moved away from gaming as my life got busier: moved abroad, lots of travel for work, leisure, got married etc

So I became over time more of an occasional player, and some times it can be weeks or even months between playing sessions, mostly on GeForce Now.

Whenever I had the chance to play I found myself drawn to only certain type of games: FPS (mostly Call of Duty and Medal of Honour) but especially stealth games Assassin's Creed saga, Hitman, Sniper Elite saga (which I adore playing)

I'm now reading a lot about the Steam Deck here on Reddit and I'm feeling a little bit of fire inside that's telling me to just get a treat for my 40 years birthday and get one.

What do you guys think?

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/BaldSweatyWraith on 2024-10-02 19:43:09+00:00.

Like most in this sub, I love my Steam Deck (OLED) and am always looking for games that are a good experience on the form factor and screen. However in most "best games" threads I see the same games recommended over and over, and they're mostly games I could find by checking the Steam Deck Most Played list anyway. I wanted to share for fun some games that I don't usually see in those threads that I highly recommend, and of course get some recs from the community too! Note I basically always use the deck handheld and not docked.

Honorable Mention

Ok, before we get to games I don't usually see recommended, there are a few games that ARE frequently recommended that I'd like to highlight because they are THAT good.

DRG Survivor

Takes Vampire Survivors and makes it it's own in a great way. I feel like a big downfall of Vampire Survivors for me is during a run you reach a certain point where pathing doesn't really matter. You kind of just stand there and watch thousands of enemies run into your attacks. DRG Survivor's additional mining and resource collection mechanics make it way more engaging IMO, and the different masteries also make the meta progression feel more satisfying. Super addicting game and I recommend it to anyone with a deck.

Disco Elysium

Everyone's heard of it. You might watch a video of it and think it looks boring. I implore you to give it a try. The weird characters, hilarious and witty writing, and fully voiced dialogue make this such a beautiful and immersive story to go through. It's also so good on deck as a chill, slower paced game to wind down with, and the art style really pops on OLED.

Slay the Spire

This game is crack. If anything it's much worse with a controller vs. a mouse, but this is one of the best games to play on the go of all time.

My Other Favorites

Slay the Princess

This game is best enjoyed without knowing too much about it. It's a great visual novel type of game where your choices matter, and it's also well written and fully voiced. Perfect for Deck since the game is not intensive and you just need to select dialogue options. You'll enjoy this especially if you liked Disco Elysium!

Neon White

Speedrunning FPS game. While I would normally never play an FPS on controller, this game is more about learning and figuring out routes creatively than about precision aiming, though I will say I still much prefer playing this with a mouse. Super easy to pick up the game for a couple levels when you have 15 minutes.

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

Chill skating exploration game. There's not really a way to lose this game, you just kinda ride around doing tricks and finding graffiti spots. There are "bosses" but this game is not meant to be difficult by any means. Runs great on deck and I love the art style on OLED.

Gris

Puzzle platformer with beautiful visuals.

Nier Automata

Action game that runs great on deck. I turn on auto shooting so it's pretty mindless, and just enjoy the music and story.

Firewatch

Another great looking story game that's mainly focused on dialogue rather than moment to moment gameplay.

Tetris Effect Connected

You're probably thinking, "isn't Tetris super old and boring at this point". The way they synchronize the visuals and music with the Tetris gameplay here is mindblowing. Looks amazing on OLED.

Let me know if you also enjoyed these games and share your favorite games that aren't mentioned often!

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/HuanDevildog on 2024-10-02 19:52:54+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/Jebbyk1 on 2024-10-02 19:23:34+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/RDR2DVL on 2024-10-02 16:34:21+00:00.

This game is an absolute blast, looks great and pretty much locked 90fps so far on Oled. Well worth the price (only €13)

Edit: On Oled set frame limit to 76 and turn off reflections and ambient occlusion. Screen can get pretty hectic with enemies and 76 so far seems the sweet spot

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/Sevencross on 2024-10-02 17:14:34+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/demonho on 2024-10-02 16:54:33+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/Smokeythepolarbear on 2024-10-02 11:52:46+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/christien62 on 2024-10-02 07:54:49+00:00.