With more and more titles getting added to the Steam Deck’s verified library, gamers are spoilt for choice when it comes to what AAA games to play on the handheld system. There may be no verifiedCall of Dutygames right now, but there are abunch of shootersthat have been given the Deck’s green light of approval.
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There is something very special about booting up a shooter on a handheld device, and there are loads to choose from on the Deck, even ones that haven’t been verified, or are unsupported at this time. Verified games work great on the Steam Deck, and these are the best shooters to play right now.
8Deathloop
Deathloopis a unique shootermade by Bethesda Softworks that was originally released on PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5 in September 2021. It arrived as a verified Steam Deck title in 2022 and is a joy to play on Valve’s handheld powerhouse.
Players take control of assassin Colt, who finds himself stuck in an intriguing time loop. The gameplay is outstanding, and the gun mechanics are top-notch in this first-person shooter.Deathlooplooks great and feels right at home on the Steam Deck.
7Doom
Since coming out in 2016, Bethesda’sDoomhas been available to play on a whole host of platforms. Although the Nintendo Switch version was solid, playingDoomhandheld on the Steam Deck is an entirely different experience.
Doomlooks great on the Deck, and the shooter can be enjoyed at 60fps, although lowering the frame rate will give the player a smoother experience. Whatever settings the gamer chooses, the gameplay remains as solid as ever.Doomis a classic first-person shooter, and this version is a must-play on the Steam Deck.
6Doom Eternal
Just likeDoom, 2020’sDoom Eternalalso runs great on the Steam Deck. Two years after its release on PC,Doom Eternalwas given Valve’s verified stamp of approval on the Deck. Playing this shooter on the Steam Deck at high graphics and smooth 60fps frame rate is certainly something special.
DoomEternalis an excellent shooter, with fast-paced gameplay and a solid story. The graphics are outstanding on consoles, but displaying them on the Deck’s smaller screen makes them pop even more. Fans of the series should tryEternalon the Steam Deck.
5Wolfenstein: The New Order
Wolfenstein: The New Orderis one of those older type of games that works incredibly well on the Deck. Playing this verified title on Valve’s impressive handheld is a match made in heaven.The New Orderoriginally released in 2014, but the graphics still hold up well today.
Due to its age, the graphic settings can be set to the highest, and the gamer will get 60fps no problem.This is a fantastic shooterthat has been given a new lease of the life on the Steam Deck.
4Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
After playing throughWolfenstein: The New Order, boot upWolfenstein II: the New Colossus, which runs like a dream on the Steam Deck. This particular game in the franchise is set in a fictional 1960s whereGermany won the war. This shooter is also verified, and the graphics and gameplay are just excellent.
This is not the first time we have seenWolfenstein IIon a handheld, as it was released on the Nintendo Switch in June 2018. Although the port was great in its own right, the Steam Deck version beats the Switch edition hands down in every department.
3Sniper Elite 4
The latest version is still unsupported, butSniper Elite 4is verified and works superbly well on the Steam Deck. Thisexcellent third-person tactical shootercame out back in 2017, but thanks to the Deck’s handheld capabilities, playing the PS4 and Xbox One equivalent on the go is an amazing experience.
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Sniper Elite 4was rated highly at the time of release, and five years on the sniping game is still an outstanding play. The fact this is a verified title makes this another must-play shooter on the Steam Deck.
2Apex Legends
Apex Legendsis verified on the Steam Deck, and this competitive shooter is great to play on the go. Several similar games have the same idea, withFortnitearguably being the mostpopular free-to-play battle royale shooter, but that title is unavailable on Steam.
Not to worry, though, asApex Legendsmore than makes up for it. The Steam Deck version runs smoothly thanks to its verification, and this game can be played on the highest settings.Apexis well worth trying out on Valve’s handheld system.
1Payday 2
Payday 2has seemingly been around forever. Despite its original release date being almost a decade ago, the second entry in thePaydayseries has grown in stature over the years and remains an extremely popular game to play.
Paydayfans will be pleased to know thatPayday 2is a fully-verified title on the Steam Deck. With the Deck’s capabilities, players can enjoy the heist game at high settings and at 60fps. Due to its green tick of approval,Payday 2is definitely worth trying on the Deck.
