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10 gaming gems the Steam Deck has over the Nintendo Switch

By Michael Mordenga

CHIBA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 15: A Steam Deck handheld gaming console is displayed at the Tokyo Game Show 2022 on September 15, 2022 in Chiba, Japan. The event runs for four days from September 15-18 and takes place for first time in three years, following a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)
CHIBA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 15: A Steam Deck handheld gaming console is displayed at the Tokyo Game Show 2022 on September 15, 2022 in Chiba, Japan. The event runs for four days from September 15-18 and takes place for first time in three years, following a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images) /
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8. Sea of Thieves

Another Xbox exclusive that can be played on the Steam Deck. If you and a couple other buddies ever wanted to be pirates and sail the seven seas it is now possible on a Steam Deck. command a vessel looking for treasure and shooting skeletons. I was never into this massive multiplayer experience, but the internet has a very loyal following. It is definitely a bright spot in the Microsoft library.

7. Fire Pro Wrestling World

There are two types of people in this world. Those that understand the complexity and perfectionism required to enjoy FPWW and the other 99.999% of the world. Regardless, Fire Pro Wrestling World is one of the most faithful wrestling simulators on the market and it can be yours on the go. We haven’t seen a portable Fire Pro Wrestling game since the Game Boy Advanced.

6. Shredders

You might find Shredder’s Revenge, but you won’t find Shredders on the Switch. Nintendo is lacking in some very key extreme snow titles, but the Steam Deck doesn’t have that problem. If you want to play this downhill trick style game with overwhelmingly positivity, you will need to upgrade to a Steam Deck.

5. Star Wars Squadrons

If you have been pining for a modern way to scratch your Rogue Squadron itch then your only hope might be to get a Steam Deck. SW:S is one of the few EA games that no one has anything bad to say about it. As a rebel officer or a empire pilot, it’s hard not feel engaged in these epic space fights. The graphics and framerate are legendary on the Steam Deck.

4. Dust: An Elysian Tale

Dust seems like such a throw away project compared to all the Metroidvanias and Japanese heavy dungeon crawlers, but that would be a mistake. The voice acting and water color style alone is worth your play through. Dust is about a furry world where a young hero finds a an ultimate sword and an annoying sidekick Nimbat that guides him on a quest to destroy darkness. The whole story is voice acted superbly and the combo fighting system is incredibly fun. Don’t let this underrated masterpiece pass you by.

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