Steam Deck reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 223 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 19 posts to rank the best Steam Deck brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/SteamDeck, r/gamingsuggestions, r/PlaystationPortal, r/CozyGamers, r/Indiangamers. Top-rated brands include Steam Deck (4.8/5), Steam (4.5/5), JSAUX (4.9/5).
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Reviews223
Subreddits9
Posts19
Brands87
Products46
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#1
Steam Deck
4.8
(73)
"512 OLED and upgrade the SSD to 2tb."
"OLED 512 by far"
"OLED is such an upgrade in so many ways that I think anyone interested should really get the 512 OLED at least."
"Id say 512 OLED"
"Refurbished 512GB OLED if available to you."
"Best is the OLED I managed to get a brand new one for £350 off Facebook marketplace!"
"OLED and it’s not even close. The battery life alone is reason enough."
"512gb OLED is best bang for your buck."
"Honestly, the visual quality of the OLED screen is so good that I haven't bothered connecting it to a TV/monitor in months."
"OLED for the battery alone"
#2
Steam
4.5
(13)
"Diablo 4 is pretty awesome on deck 👍"
"Path of Exile 2 is amazing with the latest updates!"
"I do love Diablo 4 on the Steam Deck."
"Diablo 2 resurrected !! Offline play, use legacy graphics and turn all the resurrected graphic settings down and boom you got a long lasting battery."
"All the top flight ARPG run fantastic on deck."
"Grim Dawn - beat it on the Deck and it was awesome."
"The Steam decks more reliable and less tedious to use cuz it doesn't run windows 11 and has a track pad."
"If you want to use the portable factor steam deck is the best."
"Grim Dawn was probably the best on deck for me."
"For best offline experience i love last epoch, torchlight, titan quest."
#3
JSAUX
4.9
(9)
"The jsaux screen protector is really good, fits so well you can't even tell its there."
"Jsaux screen protector from amazon is good."
"The JSAUX dock is fantastic and a must imho."
"Also assuming you haven't already bought a dock, the JSAUX Dock. It has more USB slots then the official such and even has an ethernet port."
"Ditto on the Jsaux case. The steam deck probably wouldn't leave my house if I didn't have it on and I feel comfortable bringing it around in my backpack."
"Jsaux Modcase. Since it has a front cover I can just throw it in my backpack."
"I have a JSAUX case with room for a battery, cable, and wall charger, that gives it double the battery life."
"I bought a case that I really like. It comes with a cover so it's super portable."
"I would suggest one of the JSAUX cases. They are similar to the dbrand Killswitch, but much cheaper"
#4
Hades
4.9
(7)
"Hades both the first one and the new one fits your description perfectly."
"Hades is fun. If you lose a run through due to baby interruption u can just do it again."
"Hades. Easy to pick up and play, a good run might last an hour."
"Hades and Hades 2 are great picks for quick gaming that you can just stop whenever then pick right back up."
"Hades was my go-to game for a very long time!"
"Hades (GOAT)."
"A good roguelite like Hades, Dead Cells and the like if he's into that."
#5
Valve
4.3
(6)
"If he's gonna be out and about for work. I would say get him a steam deck."
"Steam deck is a lot more powerful and has the option to play games natively installed as well."
"STEAMDECK!"
"The Steamdeck does a lot more, and therefore gets my vote."
"Get him the Deck. Not only he'll be able to play games without an internet connection."
"I had a steam deck and sold it the next week its very weak and even my 1050ti ran stuff better than it"
#6
Square Enix
4.2
(5)
"Final fantasy 9 is great on the deck."
"Voice of Cards trilogy."
"Try Octopath Traveler 2."
"Palworld, Final Fantasy 12, slay the spire, fable, cats quest, all have been enjoyable in my time as a new dad."
"Final Fantasy Pixel Collection is a decent start, so that way you can play 1 through 6 for a very long time."
#7
Slay the Spire
5.0
(4)
"Slay the Spire was my go-to this summer when I became a new dad!"
"Slay the Spire!"
"I suggest slay the spire, there is a control scheme in steam community that can be played with one hand."
"Slay the Spire sounds like a good fit."
#8
Cult of the Lamb
5.0
(4)
"Not a dad, but I think that Cult of the Lamb is a really fun one."
"I like Cult of the Lamb and Dave the Diver. They are really fun and something I can easily pause and step away from if my toddler needs something."
"I’m actually really enjoying Cult of the Lamb, can clear a couple rooms, and if need be hit the pause and set the deck down and come back later"
"But I think what you really need is cult of the lamb. It’s insanely fun."
#9
Dead Cells
4.8
(4)
"- Brotato - Dead Cells (probably my strongest recommend to you) - Hades - Hades 2 - Celeste"
"I recommend Dead cells. Not heavy in the lore at all, and easy to pick up and put down"
"Dead Cells is amazing too."
"If you want a challenge try Dead Cells or Windblown."
#10
Dredge
5.0
(3)
"Dredge - I cannot stress this enough."
"Dredge. More than a fishing game. Easy to pause. Relaxing."
"I have recently been playing Dredge and it's really good for needing to be in and out."
#11
Grim Dawn
5.0
(3)
"Been addicted to Grim Dawn lately, it's on a deep sale and is a super fun Diablo II-like where you can mix two classes."
"Grimdawn. Arpg. Super super cheap night now."
"Try grim dawn, easy to pause and put to sleep and pick back up. Dad approved"
#12
Baldur's Gate 3
5.0
(3)
"I played Baldur's Gate 3 to completion on my deck."
"Turn based games or rogue lights I’ve found is best. 1. BG3 2. Tape to Tape 3. Xcom 4. Phoenix Point 5. Hades"
"Baldurs gate 3. You can jump in and out and play at your own pace and it’s just a fantastic game in general."
#13
Xbox
5.0
(2)
"Xbox Series controller has the most support in games and is a great controller."
"I use Xbox Series controller, works great."
#14
Dbrand
5.0
(2)
"Very durable and premium: Dbrand Killswitch (https://dbrand.com/shop/grip/steam-deck-cas)"
"Dbrand Killswitch case and cover paired with their screen protector."
#15
Elden Ring
5.0
(2)
"Try Elden Ring it runs very well on the deck."
"Honestly, Elden Ring. I'm a dad of a 2 year old and it's been the game that has respected my time the most."
#16
Caves of Qud
5.0
(2)
"Caves of Qud has been a fantastic experience on the Deck, bit of old-school RPG and dungeon crawling."
"Caves of Qud! Don't let the low res pixel graphics put you off."
#17
Diablo IV
5.0
(2)
"I’ve played a lot of Diablo IV on mine."
"Halls of tormet, Diablo 4."
#18
Dave the Diver
4.5
(2)
"My pick up and chill games are currently dave the diver and dredge. Both are great."
"Dave the Diver. It's several mini games in one."
#19
The Binding of Isaac
4.5
(2)
"The Binding of Isaac!"
"Binding of Isaac, Civ 6 is easy to put up and down, slay the spire."
#20
Skull & Co
4.5
(2)
"Also just got the skull & co grip case, thumb grips, and extra adhesive buttons for the back and they’re all making the handheld experience that much better and more comfortable."
"Best cheap case: Skull & Co (https://www.savage-raven.com/products/gripcase-sd-for-steamdeck?variant=45605322948900)"
#21
EmuDeck
4.5
(2)
"Just download emudeck for the steam deck it will auto install all the emulators you could need."
"Emudeck has most of them, not sure on switch but I know 3DS is part of the install"
#22
ROG
4.5
(2)
"ROG ALLY hands down it is more better and more optimised than steam deck"
"I'd suggest the Rog ally over the steam deck. Primarily because there's no warranty in India for the deck."
#23
Playstation
4.0
(2)
"The Playstation 5 controller so you can use the touchpad."
"PS5 controller has less support, but is also very nice when you find something that uses the adaptive triggers."
#24
Balatro
4.0
(2)
"I also play Balatro on all platforms."
"I would say something like balatro is great."
#25
Vampire Survivors
4.0
(2)
"Vampire Survivors, Balatro, Dave the Diver, Dredge."
"Vampire survivors."
#26
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
4.0
(2)
"Deep rock galactic survivor is almost like vampire survivors."
"If you enjoy vampire survivor you will love Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor"
#27
Jsaux
5.0
(1)
"Works perfect."
#28
EnergyQC
5.0
(1)
"It's a tiny little monster... practically triple the watt hours of the popular inui one."
#29
Iniu
5.0
(1)
"Plus the texture is very satisfying."
#30
ConcernedApe
5.0
(1)
"I’m a new dad and have been playing Stardew valley"
#31
MegaCrit
5.0
(1)
"Slay the spire, started it myself this week and DAMN, it’s good."
#32
Capcom
5.0
(1)
"I recommend Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney I have been playing this for about three months now."
#33
Atlus
5.0
(1)
"I played persona 5 when my first was born. Can pick it up and put it down at any time since it’s turn based."
#34
Larian Studios
5.0
(1)
"I played Baldur's Gate 3 to completion on my deck in the same situation."
#35
Outer Wilds
5.0
(1)
"Outer Wilds - story-rich clockwork puzzle/mystery/exploration game."
#36
Factorio
5.0
(1)
"Factorio (literal crack)"
#37
Stardew Valley
5.0
(1)
"Try stardew valley, cult of the lamb, or hades"
#38
Octopath Traveler
5.0
(1)
"With a new born, I’d suggest a slow paced 2D games like Octopath Traveler."
#39
Spyro Reimagined Trilogy
5.0
(1)
"As a recent new dad I can recommend some chill games, like Spyro Reimagined Trilogy."
#40
Teardown
5.0
(1)
"Teardown is great because you can pause it at anytime or just close the game."
#41
Children of Morta
5.0
(1)
"Children of Morta is a great dungeon crawler."
#42
Civ VI
5.0
(1)
"Civ 6 and Balder’s Gate are great too!"
#43
Marvel Midnight Suns
5.0
(1)
"Marvel Midnight Suns is great!"
#44
Persona 5
5.0
(1)
"Persona 5 and my time at Sandrock worked perfekt for me."
#45
Persona
5.0
(1)
"I'm personally a fan of the persona games."
#46
Monster Hunter World
5.0
(1)
"Monster Hunter Wilds will probably not run, so ymmv on this suggestion."
#47
Deep Rock Galactic
5.0
(1)
"Some of my current favorites include deep rock survivor."
#48
Fallout
5.0
(1)
"I can recommend some chill games, like Fallout 1 or 2."
#49
Batman: Arkham Series
5.0
(1)
"If you haven't played them yet, all the Batman Arkham games are perfect."
#50
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
5.0
(1)
"It's been my most played game on deck ever since I got it."
#51
Coffee Stain Studios
4.0
(1)
"Valheim was my go to, press start to pause and youre golden."
#52
Tomb Raider
4.0
(1)
"I have been catching up on old games - The recent Tomb Raider trilogy."
#53
Flaming Fowl Studios
4.0
(1)
"In the same vein as Vampire survivors I really like soulstone survivors!"
#54
Ludeon Studios
4.0
(1)
"Rimworld been paying it since it came out and play it now with my 6 month baby."
#55
Strategy First
4.0
(1)
"Jagged Alliance 1/2 is great!"
#56
Helldivers
4.0
(1)
"If you have Helldivers 2, it runs surprisingly well on the Deck."
#57
Supergiant Games
4.0
(1)
"Hades."
#58
Bethesda
4.0
(1)
"All the fallout games except 76. Can pause the game and even use the power button feature and come back to it."
#59
Interplay Entertainment
4.0
(1)
"Fallout 1 runs quite well and is easy to step away from!"
#60
Fable
4.0
(1)
"Fable Anniversary, a couple of 'Tales of' games and Persona 3 and 4."
#61
FromSoftware
4.0
(1)
"Elden Ring. It will get you used to constantly failing."
#62
Demon Dice
4.0
(1)
"Dredge was really easy to pick up for small sessions."
#63
Tern Game Studio
4.0
(1)
"I would also recommend Dicey Dungeons for similar reasons."
#64
Acid Nerve
4.0
(1)
"Death’s Door is fun and doesn’t require much commitment!"
#65
Nexon
4.0
(1)
"My best SD experience was with dave the diver."
#66
Red Hook Studios
4.0
(1)
"Darkest Dungeon 1 or 2."
#67
Firaxis Games
4.0
(1)
"Or something like Civ where you can take your time to play."
#68
Gearbox Software
4.0
(1)
"Borderlands 2 is really easy to pickup and it’s hilarious."
#69
Sulfur
4.0
(1)
"Maybe Sulfur - new one I played this fall."
#70
Last Epoch
4.0
(1)
"Last Epoch has slowly become my go-to game for just mindlessly grinding."
#71
Subnautica
4.0
(1)
"Subnautica is a pretty solid choice and you can pause it whenever."
#72
Terraria
4.0
(1)
"Terraria for sure , easier to play with a keyboard and mouse (personal opinion) but still very enjoyable on steam deck"
#73
Halls of Torment
4.0
(1)
"Halls of Torment gave me some good old Diablo 1 vibes."
#74
Diablo
4.0
(1)
"OH what a bout Diablo 1 + Hellfire from GOG Store ( they have a Linux version AND you add Devilution X onto it ( better graphics and cut content included again and a TON of Qo"
#75
Final Fantasy XV
4.0
(1)
"Final fantasy 15 is my pickup and play game, easily do a side quest or 2 and put it down"
#76
Diablo II
4.0
(1)
"Diablo 2R/4 work well and I believe both have controller support unlike Diablo 3"
#77
Killing Floor 2
4.0
(1)
"Killing floor 2 if you like zombie shooters (can be played in survival modes or simple 3-20 round games depending on how long you want to play)"
#78
Payday 2
4.0
(1)
"Payday 2 runs"
#79
Before Your Eyes
4.0
(1)
"Before Your Eyes. It's not a dungeon crawler, but is easy to pickup/put down."
#80
Tiny Rogues
4.0
(1)
"Tiny Rogues is similar to Vampire Survivors and Brotato."
#81
The Forest
4.0
(1)
"I’m really enjoying The Forest"
#82
Nuclear Throne
4.0
(1)
"I've been playing Nuclear Throne which is great."
#83
Wartales
4.0
(1)
"Wartales is great if you want a big RPG that’s easy to pick up and put down."
#84
Ready or Not
4.0
(1)
"Ready or not is a really fun game single player and it also has multiplayer. Runs really good on steam deck."
#85
Monster Hunter Rise
4.0
(1)
"Monster Hunter Rise runs great because it's a switch port."
#86
Temtem
4.0
(1)
"Temtem! Works great on deck."
#87
SteamWorld Heist 2
4.0
(1)
"Steam world heist 2. Very easy to play one challenge at a time, and it’s turn based."
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