"It seemed like there was a never-ending list of incredible indie games to try - The Verge wrote about a lot of them! - and many worked brilliantly on Valve's handheld gaming PC. Some bigger games made a splash on Steam Deck, too, and while they may not look as good as on a beefy PC, I'm usually happy to deal with that simply because I can play them on the couch or out of the house."
"Ball x Pit blends elements from games like Breakout, Vampire Survivors, and city builders into a delightful, genre-blending roguelike. In the main part of the game, you shoot balls toward an ever-advancing group of enemies, and after picking up a bunch of gems and upgrades, you'll eventually turn into a force of nature with balls flying all over the screen."
2025 Steam Deck gaming showcased a strong year for indie titles alongside bigger releases that remain enjoyable on handheld despite graphical compromises. Numerous indie roguelikes and genre-blending games ran well and offered diverse mechanics optimized for portable sessions. Recommendations include Ball x Pit, which merges Breakout, Vampire Survivors, and city builder elements into a roguelike where players shoot balls at advancing enemies, collect gems and upgrades, and become powerful as balls fill the screen. After runs players can build a base to improve stats and unlock characters for future attempts. Major releases such as Hades II and Silksong also translate well to handheld and suit couch or on-the-go play.
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