Valve launched the Steam Deck Verified program with a simple goal: help players quickly figure out what will (and won’t) work well on the handheld in the massive Steam library. The system isn’t perfect, but it has become a useful baseline for understanding what the Steam Deck can realistically handle without a lot of guesswork.
Nearly four years after the Steam Deck arrived, the Verified program continues to expand at a steady pace. According to SteamDB tracking, more than 31,000 Steam games have now been officially categorized for Steam Deck compatibility. That accounts for roughly 19% of all titles available on Steam, a sizable slice of the storefront considering how fast the catalog grows.
Even more notable is how many of those categorized games fall into the “good to go” range. Out of those 31,000+ entries, more than 25,000 are labeled either Verified or Playable. Verified is meant to be the most confidence-inspiring tag, indicating a game should run smoothly on Steam Deck with no extra adjustments. Playable, meanwhile, suggests the game generally works but may require some manual tweaking, such as changing settings, dealing with a launcher, or adjusting controls for the handheld experience.
That said, Steam Deck owners know the labels don’t always tell the full story. Some games carrying the Verified badge can still need hands-on adjustments to feel truly smooth in real gameplay. Titles like Baldur’s Gate 3, Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, and Hellblade 2 have been pointed out as examples where players may need to tweak performance settings despite the Verified status.
On the flip side, an “Unsupported” rating doesn’t necessarily mean a game is completely unplayable. In practice, some Unsupported games can still run on Steam Deck, and players have reported being able to play certain titles despite the warning label. Silent Hill 2 is one example that has been cited as working even with an Unsupported tag.
To be fair, Valve has explained that Steam Deck compatibility ratings are assigned using a strict set of criteria. That approach helps keep the labels consistent and predictable, even if it occasionally results in games being marked Unsupported despite running well enough for some players.
Overall, the growing number of Steam Deck Verified and Playable games highlights Valve’s ongoing effort to support and maintain its handheld ecosystem. With thousands more games being evaluated and categorized over time, it’s clear the company is still investing in the Steam Deck experience—and it will be worth watching whether that same momentum carries forward if a Steam Deck 2 eventually arrives.
