Best Steam Deck Games: Tetris Effect, NecroDancer and The Binding of Isaac

The Steam Deck is the newest handheld on the market and aims to compete head-to-head with the likes of the Nintendo Switch. In this article we have gathered the best Steam Deck games for you. Let's take a look at our games!

What Are the Best Steam Deck Games? 2022

Tetris Effect: Connected

There may be no better way to kick off your new handheld gaming experience than most people's first handheld game. Whether it was on the original Game Boy or one of the old, old cell phones, Tetris is a fundamental puzzle game to take on the go, and Tetris Effect: Connected is the newest and best version yet. This game's visuals and sounds make it a total sensory overload, but somehow that never pulls you away from the real placing and the strategy of lining pieces up exactly.

Crypt of the NecroDancer

Indie games were most people's idea of what the Steam Deck would be used for, and there is certainly plenty to choose from. This will not be the last song we pick, but why not start with Crypt of the NecroDancer? Just like Tetris Effect: Connected, Crypt of the NecroDancer is built on music and feeling the rhythm, but to an even greater degree. Because every move and attack you make, as well as the enemies, must follow the rhythm of the song, a good pair of headphones will be necessary here. Crypt of the NecroDancer is also a solid roguelite adventure. Every level you descend is randomly generated, and there are hundreds of things to discover and unlock, along with challenges to overcome. Be careful, Crypt of the NecroDancer is a difficult game. You need to be able to think and move fast, but you also need to be strategic while playing.

The Binding of Isaac

Speaking of indie games, especially roguelikes, there is no way to ignore the king of the genre. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is, unfortunately, not the latest update of the upcoming game, but it is a favorite of some. That it lacks a few of the newest features and items does not mean this version is not worth your time. In fact, you will need a few hundred hours to properly see and unlock all the content in this game. It is also perfect for the Steam Deck's screen, with room-based progression and a cute but simple art style. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has somewhat crude humor and style, but mechanically it is a marvel. You start each run by choosing your character, and you typically see your regular tears as bullet weapons. Yet by the end of a run, you could be a flying cat monster shooting electric arrows with an item that summons white pillars of light that damage enemies. Somehow, each of the hundreds of items has a use, and they combine in crazy ways that can turn you into an overpowered, nearly unkillable monster or kill you instantly. Either way, you will love diving into the depths of this strange game.