Valve’s Steam Deck is a revolutionary gaming PC that lets you take your favorite titles with you wherever you go. You can throw yourself on the couch and play for hours. Technically, it can play any PC game if you install Windows. However, by default it only plays games that are compatible with Valve’s Linux operating system or via the Proton translation layer. Over 500 games have been verified.

This list doesn’t just pick the highest-rated titles on Steam. We also look at how well a game works with a controller, how easy it is to play on a small screen, and how quickly it drains your battery. These are the best games for Steam Deck.

Hades is one of the best action games ever made. It combines excellent controls with a tough but fair difficulty curve. It’s easy to jump in and think you’re going to play for half an hour, only to come out of a sweaty trance two hours later.

The game’s refinement enhances the excellent core gameplay. Hades is an achingly beautiful game, especially in motion, and a top-notch soundtrack supports the visuals. The story is bolstered by excellent voice acting.