15 Best FPS Titles For The Steam Deck

Marathon

If you’re looking at your screen and thinking what this game is, it’s Bungie’s first first-person shooter (FPS) series. We know, because neither had we. We’re going full boomer-shooter, folks. But don’t let that stop you from playing these games because they are great. They are really a lot of fun and have a lot of nice features that most people don’t think of when they think of boomer shooters. You get a helpful automap, and you also have full power over the camera. You can shoot the ceiling as much as you want!

One thing that makes the Marathon games stand out is how much more they focus on their stories. But don’t worry, it won’t bother you, and you can talk to it as much or as little as you want. Marathon feels like a real mix of the best parts of a modern shooter and a boomer shooter, and we love it. And, hey, Bungie just said that they are making a sequel, so there has never been a better time to try out the Marathon games.

Black Mesa

The popular sequel to the first Half Life often overshadows the original, but if you like horror more than science fiction, the first Half Life is probably your favorite game in the series. It has a tension that the second part of the story couldn’t match. In case you don’t know, Black Mesa is a remake of this famous game that was made with love by fans. Even though Black Mesa still has a lot of things that look pretty old (because it uses the Source Engine), it has gotten an amazing visual makeover.

So, how does this game work on the Steam Deck? It does run pretty well, but you’ll have to play around with the settings a bit. If you want the best speed, you should switch to the Proton version of the game. To do this, go to the settings menu and check the “force compatibility” box. It also sometimes goes down. But 60 frames per second will be locked in for the vast majority of the experience. And hey, if the changes in Black Mesa are too much for you, you can always play the original Half Life as an MMOD. It’s free, and it will give you a slightly better version of the original that only changes a few small things and keeps the original mostly the same.

Neon White

Neon White combines everything you love about a great, fast-paced action-first FPS with great first-person platforming and a new, easy way to solve puzzles. Each tool has a skill that goes with it. These range from the double jump of the gun to the super dash of the sniper rifle. Once you use the power, you have to throw away the weapon. The stages are set up so that you have to use these skills with a lot of accuracy.

In this way, a big part of the game is trying to figure out what the game wants you to do and then doing it perfectly. Neon White is different, fun, and real, and you’ll want to play it again and again. Even better, each step can be done more than once, and they can all be done quickly. So it’s great for playing games on the go. In fact, we would go so far as to say that the Steam Deck is the best place to play it.

Prey

Prey is a First-Person Shooter with a lot of interesting features. For one thing, you can use some really unique powers and skills, like changing your shape. But these skills don’t come for free. You will have to decide at some point how much you value your humanity. Even if you don’t use these skills, you can still deal with enemies in the game in a number of ways, from hacking powerful turrets to using Prey’s version of Bullet Time.

Of course, Talos 1 is the real star of this show. It is the setting for a lot of different stories, and it is also a constant cause of tension. This isn’t the best first-person shooter if you want nonstop action, but it is the best if you want horror and a good story. Last but not least, we’re happy to say that you can play Prey on your Steam Deck with the top settings and still get 60fps. All right!

Apex Legends

Battle royale games are like Apex Legends. This is a pretty big claim, but we think it’s fair to say that it’s the first battle royale game with truly great gameplay. When talking about how it’s played, I think it’s best to compare it to games like team deathmatch. Apex is the right mix of Overwatch, which is more arcade-like and easy to pick up and play, and CSGO, which is very sweaty and requires a lot of skill. Just the way you can move in Apex Legends is a big high point.

There are also a lot of different tales, and each one adds a nice bit of variety. But, unlike Overwatch, a character’s “gimmick” doesn’t totally change how you play the game from one moment to the next. How does it work on Steam Deck? Very, very well. Even on high settings, the game runs very smoothly, and with a little tweaking, you can lock in at 60 frames per second (fps). If you have a Steam Deck and a good internet link, you can play Apex Legends with other people.

Resident Evil Village

We know that this is a little bit of a stretch. This is a first-person horror game with shooting, but it has a lot of action, so you could say it’s a first-person shooter. The great soldiers mode is what really puts it over the top for us.

Yes, you can play the classic action-focused game from the first-person view! This classic mode feels like it could have been made for a portable device. It’s a great game to play quickly. Resident Evil Village is a great game that fits the big mobile perfectly.

Superhot

Some of the best first-person shooter games focus on speed, but Superhot is the odd one out. If you were dropped into almost any situation, it would be nearly impossible to stay alive. The only thing that keeps you in the game is that time goes very slowly when you aren’t moving.

This means that you have to carefully plan every move, because as soon as you move, you will be very exposed. It might not be as fast as what most FPS fans are used to, but it is still very exciting.It also has a simple, stylish design that makes it work on almost everything. It’s a great fit for the Steam Deck because it’s built on scenarios.

Prodeus

In the last few years, there have been a lot more FPS games that are based on older games. Prodeus might be the best one of all of them. It’s obvious that this isn’t a graphics masterpiece, but that doesn’t mean it won’t look great on your Steam Deck. Don’t get it wrong, this game is a beauty.

Also, it might not get every bit of power out of the Deck, but that just means it can play smoothly without any technical problems. Don’t be put off by the “early access” label; Prodeus is a great game that you should play now.

Spec Ops: The Line

Okay, we understand. Spec Ops is just okay as a game that makes you pull the trigger, pump your heart, and twitch. What it does better than almost any other first-person shooter game is put the player back in the action.This game has a great story.One that makes us think about who we are and why we do the things we do in the kinds of situations we often find ourselves in.

Hey, we all need an existential problem every once in a while, right? Why not do it while you’re out and about? Since Snake Game is an older game, it has a fixed frame rate and won’t really push the limits of your computer. Some of the rougher features that you might expect to see in an older game are also hidden by the smaller screen. If you haven’t tried it yet, we really think you should (on the go).

Deep Rock Galactic

Deep Rock Galactic feels like games like Left 4 Dead or Vermintide, which are both great, by the way. But this one adds mining, which takes things to a whole new level. Yes, you will spend a lot of time chipping away at walls as you desperately try to find minerals.

Yes, we did mean “desperately” because hordes of aliens could attack you at any time. If you think mining and digging tunnels sounds boring (heh), don’t worry: Deep Rock is not a slow-paced game; danger is always just around the corner. And don’t worry, you can turn the levels all the way up and the game will still work fine. This is a great choice if you want a group game for your Deck.

Wolfenstein: The New Order

The new Wolfenstein games are nothing less than a big surprise. They’re just the right amount of sweet and just the right amount of dumb. Even though it should be shocking, it’s not. But if you want to try these games, you should begin with The New Order.

Even though The New Order has been out for almost ten years, it has held up well. This is a great, heavy, heart-pounding experience with a great style of offensive gunplay that packs a lot of punch. It is also probably the most well-balanced game in the Machine Games Wolfenstein series in terms of difficulty. Don’t worry about how it will work on the Steam Deck, either. You can turn those levels up as high as you want.

Ghostwire: Tokyo

Ghostwire does a great job of balancing between different types of music. So, yes, it is a first-person shooter, but it also puts a lot of focus on exploring the open world. That means there are a lot of collectibles out there just waiting to be found. Also, you will only be able to shoot with a bow, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have a variety of guns. It’s a different take on the genre for sure.

Ghostwire is a good choice for players who want to kill a few minutes when they are out and about. Also, it’s great for playing for longer periods of time. This is a great, creepy game that gives you a great FPS experience with a twist. If you want to try something a little different, this book might be for you.

Titan Fall 2

Fans of the FPS type who like mechs don’t need to look any further than this gorgeous, wonderful, and underrated gem. Not only is it thrilling to play in a mech, but the game also feels like a dream when you’re on foot. Titan Fall 2 works great on the Steam Deck, and it plays like a dream.

Even though there might not be as many people in multiplayer as you’d like, don’t worry: the single-player story is great. If you didn’t read this one the first time around, now is the best time. This is another great Steam Deck FPS game that you should add to your collection.

Deathloop

Arkane’s new excellent game has some of the best level design in gaming, just like all of their other games. However, it also has the best and most frenetic gameplay that Arkane has ever put into a game. The guns in this game feel great, and the skills you can use make for a fluid and creative way to fight.

You won’t want to turn Deathloop up past medium settings, but it runs very well at medium settings. Even better, Death Loop is easily divided into sections because you go into different places, often with pretty specific goals in mind. This makes it great for short bursts of play. Ideal for someone with a Steam Deck who wants to kill some time on the bus.

Doom Eternal

When it comes to the Steam Deck, Doom Eternal is great for two things. First of all, it’s a beautiful game that works great on the portable beast (it’s approved, baby). Second, this is a super punchy, fast-paced FPS that is great for people who just want to play for a short time.

Even though the stages themselves can be pretty long, they are full of areas that you can clear in just a few minutes.So, if you are on the go and just want to kill a few minutes, you can clear a few of these parts in the stage you are currently playing. Oh, and if you didn’t know it already, Doom Eternal is a great game. Since Doom Eternal is a top-tier FPS that runs very well, it is a sure thing that it will be the best FPS on Steam Deck.