Baldur’s Gate 3 knocks Elden Ring off its Steam Deck pedestal

When Baldur’s Gate 3 launched, many questioned simply how a PC game of that magnitude was going to carry out on a handheld just like the Steam Deck. Now, the DnD-based RPG has not solely been dubbed as Verified for the hand-held however Baldur’s Gate 3 has additionally knocked Elden Ring down a spot to grow to be the most-played recreation on the Steam Deck in August 2023.

Baldur’s Gate 3 has continued to garner success because it launched on PC final month. The most recent recreation within the Baldur’s Gate collection, by developer Larian Studios, has achieved some spectacular feats, reaching nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, and now the RPG has grow to be the most-played recreation on the Steam Deck.

The information landed on the official Steam Deck Twitter web page, and the record is predicated on hours performed. Whereas it’s not shocking to see the DnD RPG make the record, taking the primary spot over among the best Steam Deck games continues to be a powerful feat nonetheless.

Another additions are, nevertheless, maybe a little bit extra sudden. The most recent recreation by FromSoftware, Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon, seems at quantity 16, being overwhelmed out by mainstays like The Binding of Issac and The Witcher 3.

Holo Remedy Save the Followers, an unofficial fan recreation that includes a collection of widespread Vtubers, is a brand-new addition to the record too. Its recognition possible being because of the reality it’s free to play, and impressed by Vampire Survivors, whose addictive and enjoyable gameplay has been a staple of the record for months on finish.

With the Starfield release date nearer than ever, I’m placing my bets on seeing the large Bethesda RPG turning into one of many most-played video games on the Steam Deck subsequent month. Though, equally, with Baldur’s Gate 3, its participation will possible come right down to how properly Starfield performs on the Valve handheld.

Try our Baldur’s Gate 3 Steam Deck information for tips about getting the most effective efficiency out of your Valve handheld. Should you’d choose to play in your PC as an alternative, our Baldur’s Gate 3 settings and PC choices information will show you how to get the optimum expertise, with no notion checks required.