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Steam's Cyberpunk fest has some great #SteamDeck games on sale, so here are our recommendations for some we think you should add to your libraries:
Steam Cyberpunk Fest Steam Deck Game Recommendations - Steam Deck HQ
Steam's Cyberpunk fest has some great Steam Deck games on sale, so here are our recommendations for some we think you should add to your libraries.
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Harbour Masters has released a native PC port for Banjo-Kazooie, and it's incredible on the #SteamDeck:
Banjo-Kazooie Native PC Port From Harbour Masters Is Now Released - Steam Deck HQ
Harbour Masters has released a native PC port for Banjo-Kazooie, and it's incredible on the Steam Deck.
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The gacha-focused dwproton layer just got a new update that completely fixes Honkai Star Rail on #SteamDeck with a new workaround:
New dwproton Update Completely Fixes Honkai Star Rail - Steam Deck HQ
The gacha-focused dwproton layer just got a new update that completely fixes Honkai Star Rail on Steam Deck with a new workaround.
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GreenManGaming's Gearbox Collection bundle is a fantastic deal for #SteamDeck users, containing Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Risk of Rain, and Tiny Tina:
GreenManGaming's Gearbox Bundle Has The Whole Borderlands 3 Collection - Steam Deck HQ
GreenManGaming's Gearbox Collection bundle is a fantastic deal for Steam Deck users, containing Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Risk of Rain, and Tiny Tina.
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A BIOS update for the Lenovo Legion Go appears to be bricking user devices, and Lenovo is charging users for repairs:
Lenovo Legion Go BIOS Update Bricking Devices - SDHQ
A BIOS update for the Lenovo Legion Go appears to be bricking user devices, and Lenovo is charging users for repairs.
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The Humble August 2026 Choice bundle contains 8 fantastic #SteamDeck games, including Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Dead Cells:
Humble's August 2026 Choice Bundle Includes Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Dead Cells - Steam Deck HQ
The Humble August 2026 Choice bundle contains 8 fantastic Steam Deck games, including Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Dead Cells.
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Due to country restrictions, we had to select a new winner for our #SteamController giveaway, and after selection, Justin (jballr) has been chosen! We have sent a DM on Twitter/X, and you have 72 hours to reply. If we don't hear back, we will choose someone else.
The Deck de France app lets you control your #SteamDeck with your bike trainer, and it's compatible with almost all racing games:
Control your Steam Deck with your Exercise Bike - SDHQ
The Deck de France app lets you control your Steam Deck with your bike trainer, allowing you to pedal your way to victory!
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Yesterday, a new patch for Atomic Heart removed Denuvo DRM from the game, which may help its performance a bit on the #SteamDeck:
Focus Removes Denuvo DRM From Atomic Heart - Steam Deck HQ
Yesterday, a new patch for Atomic Heart removed Denuvo DRM from the game.
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The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has some interesting ideas, but no sense of progression and unpolished gameplay let it down. It also isn't the greatest experience on the #SteamDeck. A copy was provided by Nacon for review. Thank you!
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, Review - Steam Deck HQ
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu has some interesting ideas and solid presentation, but no sense of progression and unpolished gameplay let it down.
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A new #SteamDeck Client update was released with a few fixes here and there for local network game transfers and unwanted login dialog popups:
Steam Deck Client Update Fixes Local Network Game Transfers Further - Steam Deck HQ
A new Steam Deck Client update was released with a few fixes here and there for local network game transfers and unwanted login dialog popups.
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We also made a video showing off how Beast of Reincarnation is running on the #SteamDeck! Make sure to subscribe if you haven't yet: https://youtu.be/xC8...
Beast of Reincarnation is an incredible Action RPG that stunned me with its engaging combat, worthwhile progression, and surprisingly solid #SteamDeck performance. A copy was provided by Fictions for review.
Beast of Reincarnation Review + Steam Deck Performance - Steam Deck HQ
Beast of Reincarnation is an incredible Action RPG that stunned me with its engaging combat, worthwhile progression, and surprisingly solid Steam Deck performance.
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Congratulations to @karadis.bsky.social for winning the #SteamController! You have 72 hours to respond to our message on Twitter/X, or we will choose a new winner. Thank you guys for participating! We have a few more competitions and giveaways planned soon, so stay tuned!
Daimon Blades got #SteamDeck optimization and the Playable badge last week, and there are definitely some major improvements (and some issues):
Daimon Blades Gets Improved Steam Deck Compatibility And Playable Badge - Steam Deck HQ
Daimon Blades got Steam Deck optimization and the Playable badge last week, and there are definitely some major improvements (and some issues).
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Big Walk is one of the best co-op games I have ever played, with a lot of reliance on communication and strategy to make it through the puzzles, and it's quite playable on the #SteamDeck. A copy was provided by Panic for review.
Big Walk Review + Steam Deck Performance - Steam Deck HQ
Big Walk is one of the best co-op games I have ever played, with a lot of reliance on communication and strategy to make it through the puzzles, and it's quite playable on the Steam Deck.
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The Steam Hardware Survey for July 2026 is here, and Linux usage across the client has made its way back above 4%:
Linux Usage On Steam Is Back Above 4% - Steam Deck HQ
The Steam Hardware Survey for July 2026 is here, and Linux usage across the client has made its way back above 4%.
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The Steam Frame's components, FEX and Lepton, are now publicly available, further bringing us closer to the #SteamFrame release:
Steam Frame Components FEX and Lepton Are Now Publicly Available - Steam Deck HQ
The Steam Frame's components, FEX and Lepton, are now publicly available, further bringing us closer to the Steam Frame release.
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There are some great new #SteamDeck Verified and Playable games this week, including Avatar Legends, Arma 3, and Daimon Blades:
Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 7/27/26 - 8/2/26 - Steam Deck HQ
There are some great new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games this week, including Avatar Legends, Arma 3, and Daimon Blades.
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Just 1 day left to enter our #SteamController #Giveaway! We will be closing the giveaway at 12pm PT tomorrow (8/3) and choosing a winner 30 minutes later:
SteamDeckHQ Steam Controller Giveaway!
Welcome to the SteamDeckHQ Steam Controller giveaway! We are giving away an unboxed Steam Controller to our awesome community. There are multiple ways to enter, and you can get multiple entries to increase your odds of winning. Due to shipping restrictions, we can only ship the Steam Controller to legal residents in the US, Canada, and UK. The giveaway will end on August 3rd at 12pm PT, and a winner will be announced an hour after it ends. We will reach out to the winner by the email they provide, and if we don't get a response within 72 hours, we will draw a new winner. Please consider bookmarking our website to stay up to date on how the newest games are running on the Steam Deck (and soon the Steam Machine). Read more here: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
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iFixit brought back official Valve replacement batteries for the #SteamDeck LCD, but with a price increase that makes them more expensive than OLED batteries:
iFixit Steam Deck LCD Batteries Now Cost More Than OLED - SDHQ
iFixit brought back official Valve replacement batteries for the Steam Deck LCD, but with a price increase that makes them more expensive than OLED batteries.
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We have updated our Xbox article with clarifications on the quote. Moving away from Steam is not being directly discussed, but it is a hypothetical possibility coming from the plans being discussed by Microsoft/Xbox.
RUMOR: Xbox May Move Away From Steam - Steam Deck HQ
Xbox may be considering moving away from releasing their games on Steam.
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July has ended, so we can now see the top 20 most-played #SteamDeck games of the last month, and Palworld is dominating:
The Top 20 Most Played Steam Deck Games of July 2026 - Steam Deck HQ
July has ended, so we can now see the top 20 most played Steam Deck games of the last month, and Palworld is dominating.
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RUMOR: Xbox may be considering moving away from releasing their games on Steam:
RUMOR: Xbox May Move Away From Steam - Steam Deck HQ
Xbox may be considering moving away from releasing their games on Steam.
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Don't forget to join our #SteamController #giveaway! It ends in 3 days, and we will announce the winner on August 3rd at 12:30pm PT.
SteamDeckHQ Steam Controller Giveaway!
Welcome to the SteamDeckHQ Steam Controller giveaway! We are giving away an unboxed Steam Controller to our awesome community. There are multiple ways to enter, and you can get multiple entries to increase your odds of winning. Due to shipping restrictions, we can only ship the Steam Controller to legal residents in the US, Canada, and UK. The giveaway will end on August 3rd at 12pm PT, and a winner will be announced an hour after it ends. We will reach out to the winner by the email they provide, and if we don't get a response within 72 hours, we will draw a new winner. Please consider bookmarking our website to stay up to date on how the newest games are running on the Steam Deck (and soon the Steam Machine). Read more here: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
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A new video from Disney shows the #SteamDeck they use to control animatronics in plain view:
Disney Shows Its Steam Deck Animatronic Controller In New Video - Steam Deck HQ
A new video from Disney shows the Steam Deck they use to control animatronics in plain view.
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Ace Combat 8 is going to be a tough one on the #SteamDeck, though it looks like optimization as a whole needs some work:
Ace Combat 8 Doesn't Look Like It Will Run On Steam Deck At All - Steam Deck HQ
Ace Combat 8 is going to be a tough one on the Steam Deck, though it looks like optimization as a whole needs some work.
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Stellar Blade may fall short in story, but the gameplay more than makes up for it, and it can run quite well on the #SteamDeck. Our review:
Stellar Blade Review + Steam Deck Performance - Steam Deck HQ
Stellar Blade may fall short in story, but the gameplay more than makes up for it, and it can run quite well on the Steam Deck.
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There are 4 days left to join our #SteamController giveaway! If you are interested, head here to get your entries in:
SteamDeckHQ Steam Controller Giveaway!
Welcome to the SteamDeckHQ Steam Controller giveaway! We are giving away an unboxed Steam Controller to our awesome community. There are multiple ways to enter, and you can get multiple entries to increase your odds of winning. Due to shipping restrictions, we can only ship the Steam Controller to legal residents in the US, Canada, and UK. The giveaway will end on August 3rd at 12pm PT, and a winner will be announced an hour after it ends. We will reach out to the winner by the email they provide, and if we don't get a response within 72 hours, we will draw a new winner. Please consider bookmarking our website to stay up to date on how the newest games are running on the Steam Deck (and soon the Steam Machine). Read more here: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
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There are some great new free games to add to our #SteamDeck libraries this week, including OTXO and Sol Cesto:
Free Games + Amazon Prime For Your Steam Deck and Handhelds - 7/30/26: - Steam Deck HQ
There are some great new free games to add to our Steam Deck libraries this week, including OTXO and Sol Cesto.
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