You can learn more about the Steam Deck machine right here. Who knows, maybe Valve will look into a Windows option in the future? For now, let's just focus on the release, which is now slated for Q1 2022 for many that pre-ordered. It's also important to remember that even though these games can't run on the Steam Deck, that doesn't mean they necessarily will be off the table forever.

Indie games, PC-only titles, and the majority of your Valve library can be played in the palm of your hand. With the above multiplayer games just not doable, that doesn't mean that the library is small. That's where the cut games list comes in. With certain MP games and the anti-cheat software they employ, the choice of going the Linux route is a double-edged sword. You'll also note that the games listed share one thing in common: online multiplayer experiences. Valve did make it to where Windows-based games can run on the Deck, though not everything could be made to work properly. Why Can't You Play These Games?Īccording to Protondb (via PC Gamer), some games aren't compatible with the Steam Deck because of how they are developed for consoles and how the Deck is Linux-based.

While disappointing, there is actually an understandable reason why certain games couldn't make that final stretch.

Games You Can't Play On Steam Deckīefore we dive into the 'why' you can't play these games on the Steam Deck, let's first look at the games themselves:Īs a dedicated Destiny 2 player myself, that Bungie inclusion hurts a little bit because I smacked down a pre-order as soon as the broken Steam Store finally opened up the floodgates. That being said, not every game is playable on the newly revealed platform, so here is the list of games you can't play on Steam Deck. A larger and clunkier version of the Switch, at least in appearance, the Valve machine's library opens up far beyond Nintendo's library, giving players a chance to check out games like Baldur's Gate 3 and other library picks from anywhere they choose with the handheld. Not long after Nintendo revealed its Switch OLED handheld, Valve came out and said, 'hold my beverage of choice,' and revealed its Steam Deck machine.

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