Hidden Gems from The Game Awards You Need to See

The gaming world is buzzing with excitement as we look at the top 10 most played games on the Steam Deck for February 2024. These games offer a diverse range of genres and innovative gameplay, making them must-plays for any gaming enthusiast. From thrilling platformers to strategic deckbuilders, there's something for everyone. Let's dive into the list and explore what makes these games stand out.

1. FARAWAY

Faraway is the successor to the 2009 cult hit Eliss. This game takes you on a cosmic journey as a shooting star, chasing high scores with a soundtrack reminiscent of FTL. It features a simple, single-button input, using gravity wells to navigate celestial bodies.

• Developer and publisher: Little Eyes (Steph Thirion)
• Platform: PC
• Release date: 2025
• Steam Wishlist: Yes

2. ULTIMATE SHEEP RACCOON

Inspired by Ultimate Chicken Horse, Ultimate Sheep Raccoon is a bike-racing party game. Up to eight players build obstacle courses and race to be the first to navigate them.

• Developer and publisher: Clever Endeavour Games (Richard Atlas and Tia Young)
• Platform: PC and consoles (TBD)
• Release date: 2025
• Steam Wishlist: Yes

3. SLEIGHT OF HAND

Sleight of Hand is a stealth action deckbuilder set in an occult noir world. Players can scout, teleport, set traps, and blind enemies to navigate levels unscathed.

• Developer and publisher: RiffRaff Games
• Platform: Xbox Series X/S (Game Pass), PC
• Release date: TBD
• Steam Wishlist: Yes

4. DEMON TIDES

Demon Tides is an expressive 3D platformer featuring parkour through tropical ruins. It's an open world filled with time trial challenges and collectibles.

• Developer and publisher: Fabraz
• Platform: PC
• Release date: TBD
• Steam Wishlist: Yes

5. KINGMAKERS

In Kingmakers, you save the future by traveling back into the past. Unite medieval England using modern-day weapons, featuring a city builder system and destructible environments.

• Developer and publisher: Redemption Road (Tinybuild)
• Platform: PC
• Release date: Q1 2025 (Early Access)
• Steam Wishlist: Yes

6. RECUR

Recur is a puzzle-platformer where players manipulate time to overcome obstacles and unlock secrets in a sprawling 2D environment.

• Developer and publisher: kaleidoscube (Astra Logical)
• Platform: PC
• Release date: TBD
• Steam Wishlist: Yes

7. BLUE PRINCE

Blue Prince is a first-person exploration game about uncovering the secrets of a house. All rooms are constructed as you go, featuring 45 rooms and a mystery room.

• Developer and publisher: Dogubomb (Raw Fury)
• Platform: PC
• Release date: Spring 2025
• Steam Wishlist: Yes

8. INCOLATUS DON’T STOP GIRLYPOP

Incolatus Don’t Stop Girlypop is a Y2K arena shooter. The faster you go, the more damage you deal and heal, while saving fairies from a mining company.

• Developer and publisher: Funny Fintan Softworks
• Platform: PC
• Release date: Soon
• Steam Wishlist: Yes

9. LOK DIGITAL

Lok Digital is an adaptation of the puzzle book LOK. Players learn a made-up language to solve puzzles and progress through a carefully crafted campaign.

• Developer and publisher: Letibus Design, Icedrop Games, Draknek and Friends
• Platform: PC and mobile (early 2025)
• Release date: Out now
• Steam Wishlist: Yes

10. NEON ABYSS 2

Neon Abyss 2 is a follow-up to the 2020 run-and-gun roguelite. It enhances the chaotic loot-chasing gameplay of the first game.

• Developer and publisher: Veewo Games (Kepler Ghost)
• Platform: PC
• Release date: Soon (Early Access)
• Steam Wishlist: Yes

These games showcase a variety of genres and innovative gameplay mechanics, making them some of the most anticipated titles for the Steam Deck in 2024. Join Streamers Visuals to stay updated on game news and buy emotes, sub badges, overlays, and more designs.