Realms Deep 2023 Recap, New Verified Games, The Lamplighters League Impressions, and More – TouchArcade

Over the previous few months, quite a bit has occurred on the planet of Steam Deck by new massive video games that run effectively on the platform, some that don’t run effectively, Valve commenting on when to count on a brand new Steam Deck, a serious new SteamOS launch, and extra. I made a decision to place collectively a weekly (we’ll see the way it goes) round-up protecting information, new Steam Deck Verified (or Playable) video games, impressions, critiques, possibly some gross sales, and extra. This function’s format may adapt over time as we get into the groove of issues, however I hope you take pleasure in this primary weekly round-up for all issues Steam Deck. I used to be going to do that on final Friday, however Realms Deep 2023 being over the weekend meant we pushed it to in the present day.

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Realms Deep 2023 information recap

When you missed it or don’t know what Realms Deep is, it’s a digital occasion hosted by 3D Realms and extra that includes a number of information, interviews, releases, and extra. This yr’s Realms Deep 2023 befell from 11:30 PM onwards my time on Saturday and it was 4 hours lengthy, so I didn’t find yourself watching every little thing stay. Virtually each announcement from the showcase or sport featured was for Steam or already accessible on Steam, and you understand I’m an enormous fan of boomer shooters, so an occasion that includes reveals from 3D Realms, New Blood Interactive, and extra was made for me and for Steam Deck.

I did learn about two bulletins beforehand although, and I’m nonetheless stunned that Ion Fury’s Aftershock expansion was revealed for launch in the present day, and I’ve been enjoying it. I’ll save my full ideas for my evaluation or a function, however it’s fairly nice to this point. Past that, there have been demos, updates, and the like showcased with brief developer interviews, Dave Oshry from New Blood speaking about DUSK HD (which I hope involves Change as effectively) and showcasing new Fallen Aces footage (above), and extra. For the demos, Phantom Fury and The Last Exterminator are highlights. I have to check out some extra of the demos, and certain will write concerning the video games I strive within the coming weeks. Cultic from my best boomer shooters feature obtained up to date with a brand new story chapter as effectively.

Tempest Rising is an upcoming RTS that goals to really feel like a traditional within the style, however constructed with a contemporary manufacturing. The demo I performed was nice, despite the fact that it wanted a bit of labor on Steam Deck, however the Realms Deep 2023 announcement revealed Frank Klepacki is on the soundtrack. Frank Klepacki is understood for his work on Command & Conquer video games, so that is much more thrilling for Tempest Rising.

For launch dates we had a number of for subsequent yr like Wrath: Aeon of Wreck obtained confirmed for February twenty seventh and Graven for January twenty third. Lunacid, a Kings’s Subject-like, will go away early entry on October thirty first this yr. DUSK HD is due this December for PC, with a full trailer coming in October. The ultimate spotlight for me was Prodeus: The Elder Veil growth coming sooner or later to Steam and all consoles.

The Most Performed Steam Deck Video games of September 2023

As they usually do, Valve posted a listing of probably the most performed Steam video games on Steam Deck for the final month. Some anticipated video games like Baldur’s Gate 3, however Starfield is a shock given the way it runs proper now. Try the complete record beneath:

It is October! Listed below are the highest 20 video games performed on Steam Deck prior to now month, sorted by playtime.

What have you ever been enjoying? pic.twitter.com/RzceDKcCdf

— Steam Deck (@OnDeck) October 1, 2023

New Steam Deck Verified & Playable video games for the week

It’s at all times attention-grabbing to see what Valve manages testing and giving a badge to on Steam Deck. From latest video games, Spike Chunsoft’s superior Nameless;Code obtained marked as Playable, however I disagree with the ranking as a result of the sport doesn’t play voices and freezes always. Hopefully it will get fastened on Valve’s aspect or Spike Chunsoft can patch it to be really good on Steam Deck.

NIS America’s Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless is now Steam Deck Verified forward of its launch this week within the West on Steam and consoles. This was noticed by TouchArcade reader Mor who tipped me off. I’ve performed a number of Disgaea 7 on Steam Deck, and it’s wonderful on the system so this ranking isn’t a surprise. The opposite notable new Steam Deck Verified video games are Bit.Trip Rerunner that has been a blast to play, and the upcoming Saltsea Chronicles that I’m excited to play.

Impressions & Evaluations

Lies of P

I used to be ready for a patch for this one to do my full evaluation, however barring one flickering situation, Neowiz’s Lies of P performs like a dream on Steam Deck. I’ve been enjoying the sport on Steam Deck and PS5 throughout two playthroughs, and I’m shocked at how good it feels on Steam Deck. Lies of P itself feels eerily related in high quality to a correct Souls sport as effectively. Initially I scoffed at one other Soulslike releasing, however I used to be consuming crow fairly quickly after beginning a brand new sport. It’s difficult, polished, and does sufficient to face out from the opposite video games within the style with its mechanics. I like this one quite a bit, and hope the patch arrives quickly to repair the Steam Deck flashing/flickering points I’ve been operating into.

The Lamplighters League

Harebrained Schemes, who most of us know from the Shadowrun video games (remember that?), are again with a brand-new turn-based tactical RPG with The Lamplighters League. The Lamplighters League has an awesome aesthetic, wonderful however difficult gameplay, and an attention-grabbing narrative. This one obtained Steam Deck Verified pre-release, and it’s price making an attempt the demo to see how you discover it in your system. I’ll have extra to say about this after I put in additional time into it on Steam Deck, however as of now, it’s effectively price making an attempt.

Gross sales & Reductions

Not likely something notable on this entrance barring Cyberpunk 2077 (which I’ve been having fun with on Steam Deck and PS5 with cross save!), The Witcher 3, some great deals on Kairosoft games in case you’re a fan or need to play them on PC. All of the offers at the moment stay are here. The Realms Deep 2023 function has a few discounts and there’s additionally one on shmups which doesn’t really embody many shmups for some cause. The official shmup sale on Steam does have some nice video games so verify them out here.

That’s all for this week. I used to be planning on making this a weekly function every Friday to summarize the week, however Realms Deep 2023 was a adequate cause to debut the function on a Monday. In case you have any suggestions for this function or what else you’d wish to see us do across the Steam Deck, tell us within the feedback beneath. I hope you all had an exquisite weekend, and thanks for studying.