Steam Summer Sale 2023: best Steam Deck-verified games to grab

Here are the Steam Deck-verified highlights from the Steam Summer Sale 2023

The Steam Summer Sale 2023 is still going strong until July 13, 2023, and what could be a better place to grab some fantastic Steam Deck-verified titles? Not to mention that the hardware itself is discounted as well during this time period, making this the perfect opportunity to get started on your handheld PC gaming experience.

Valve really started something with the release of the Steam Deck, as proven by ASUS following suit with its own handheld gaming PC, the ASUS ROG Ally. Check out our comparison, if you’re still undecided as to which of the devices you want to get.

Find the best Steam Summer Sale 2023 Steam Deck games below – just make sure to stay out of the sun while playing, as you don’t want your Deck to melt down as quickly as your money reserves.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

CD Projekt RED

• 70% off

This one hardly needs an introduction and it’s almost unbelievable that there are still people out there who’ve never played the masterpiece from CD Projekt RED. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is still one of the best open-world games ever made, casting you in the roles of Geralt and Ciri as they adventure, slay monsters, and save the world. The best time to play it was years ago, the second best is now, so do yourself the favor.

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

TT Games

• 67% off

Mixing Star Wars and Lego hasn’t just been a monumental success on the toys market: A long series of successful video games proves that the recipe is loved universally. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, the latest title from the series, is probably the best game of them all and comes with an enormous amount of content from the movies and shows. It’s a fun ride for kids and adults both and can be played in co-op.

Subnautica

Unknown Worlds Entertainment

• 67% off

A unique mixture of exploration and horror, Subnautica is absolute nightmare stuff for anyone with Thalassophobia – or, you know, the best way to get that affliction. It’s an experience that contains both serenity and intensity in equal measures, one that gives you both an appreciation and a healthy dose of awe of what’s below the ocean.

Monster Hunter Rise

Capcom

• 60% off

Hunting monsters is great in The Witcher 3, but there is also the whole finding Ciri and saving the world thing going on. If you want to focus on the main thing, then Monster Hunter Rise is a fantastic title to dive into: Prepare your hunts by getting the right equipment together, study your prey, and then slay it in epic battles, using the materials you gain to craft even stronger gear.

Hades

Supergiant Games

• 50% off

Supergiant Games’ masterpiece may have a sequel coming, but that doesn’t mean the original is no longer worth playing – on the contrary, this fast-paced, stylish, and all-around divine roguelike is a must-play. Help Zagreus escape from the Greek underworld by using the powers of the Olympian Gods and meet all sorts of familiar faces from ancient mythology. Oh, and did we mention the amazing soundtrack? Yeah, it has that as well.

Cult of the Lamb

Massive Monster

• 35% off

Taking Hades’ visually distinct style and roguelike hack’n’slash gameplay and adding a little bit of city building to it, Cult of the Lamb is another great game to play on Steam Deck. Build up your own little cult to take revenge on the gods wanting to sacrifice you – by hypocritically sacrificing your own followers in your glorious name. I guess someone always has to pay the price.

Terraria

Re-Logic

• 50% off

If a game ever deserved Steam’s annual Labor of Love Award, then it sure is Terraria: Released over ten years ago and still being supported with substantial updates, this 2D sandbox adventure game is a title you can sink countless hours into. Build villages, slay epic bosses, and dig your way down to hell – only to find out you merely scratched the surface.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition

Larian Studios

• 60% off

You don’t want to get Baldur’s Gate 3 just yet, but want to find out what Larian Studios is capable of? Well, here you go then. Divinity: Original Sin 2 is one of the best RPGs ever made, featuring a large variety of character classes, spells, weapons, and quests. Fun turn-based combat with an interactive environment makes for great action in-between the expertly woven story threads.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns

Firaxis

• 60% off

It may not have been a success commercially, but was a critical hit among strategy fans: This tactical deck builder featuring all your favorite Marvel characters – and your own customizable superhero – is a strong offering from the creators of Civilization and XCOM. It’s a fresh take on the whole superhero thing, so don’t let the Marvel fatigue trick you into missing this one.

Sea of Thieves

Rare

Sea of Thieves is a multiplayer pirate adventure in which you sail the seas, dig for treasure, fight the undead to plunder their forts, and then try to sell your ill-gotten gains off before another player ship comes along to take it all away. It’s particularly great on the Steam Deck, because you can play from the same room as your crew mates for more direct communication – just make sure to keep your sea legs.

Other fantastic offers include Disco Elysium, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Dorfromantik – the library of Steam Deck-verified titles is growing steadily, so there’s something for everyone.

Don’t worry, you can also play some free Steam games on the Deck. Make sure to check out the best strategy games in Steam Summer Sale 2023 as well, if you’re out for world conquest.