Most Played Steam Deck Games for 2023 By Hours Played

hey Deckers it's the start of 2024 which means we've got the top 20 most played games on Steam deck for 2023 taken from the most played list each month ranked through the year and with full footage on Steam deck so let's dive in kicking off with number 20 Monster Hunter rise verified on the steam deck embark on Epic hunts with a game where players battle against a variety of formidable monsters each monster comes with distinct behaviors and deadly ferocity demanding sh IC thinking and skill Mastery appear in our top 26 times throughout this year and performs at a perfect 60 frames per second on both the LCD and OLED seam deck you're going to be having a fantastic time playing this one on the seam deck in preparation for Monster Hunter world at number 19 Diablo 4 plunges players into a dark chaotic world as the Eternal conflict between the High Heavens and the burning Hells escalates players must navigate an open world filled with demonic Horrors appearing in our top 20 just three times through the year but it did also appear in our top five performing again fantastically well on the steam deck although you're not going to manage 60 frames per second on either the LCD or OLED but you will manage a steady 40 to 50 frames per second on medium or high settings number 18 brings the highly addictive Persona 5 Royale with verified status players experience life as a high schooler in Tokyo juggling mundane daily life and the extraordinary world of the Phantom thieves this game Blends stylish ter based combat with immersive storytelling appearing seven times in our top 20 with two times in the top 10 this one will run at a solid 60 frames per second on the LCD with its high settings and up to 90 frames per second on the OLED both giving fantastic visuals but HDR is also supported on the OLED number 17 brings no man's sky with verified status offering an expansive Galaxy exploration experience players can discover c new planets encounter unique wildlife and engage in space combat appearing in our top 10 two times and overall in our top 27 times this one you best played at around 40 frames per second especially on the LCD but it won't make a huge amount of difference even on the low settings on the OLED pushing around 50 to 60 frames per second depending on the circumstances number 16 brings slay the Spire combining card game strategy with Rog likee elements players can build a unique deck of cards facing different challenges and enemies in each climb of the Spire game emphasizes strategic decision- making with a choice impacting the journey appearing in our top 20 every month last year solid 60 frames per second or 90 on the OLED this one really isn't a challenge and will keep you entertained for hours allout 4 comes in at number 15 where players navigate a postnuclear war world as the sole survivor of Vault 111 players must rebuild and make critical choices to shape the wastelands future appearing in our top 20 every single month and making it into the top 10 four times as well this is fantastic on the steam deck both LCD and OLED pushing 60 or 90 frames per second on medium to high settings and lots of mod supported for this one as well number 14 brings Dave the diver blending underwater Exploration with restaurant management dive into the mysterious Blue Hole encountering diverse marine life and Hidden Treasures by day and by night run and exotic Susi restaurant using the day catch making four top five appearances and six times in our list overall this is a game that's a little bit more challenging than it looks on the steam deck overall so you want to either cap this one at 30 or deal with the 40 to 50 frames per second up and down though there's not a lot of settings to choose from The Witcher 3 wild Hunt in at 13 immersing players in a rich fantasy world as geralt of Rivia players embark on a quest filled with tough choices intense combat and deep character interactions appearing in the top 20 every single month last year and making it into the top five twice with the remaster version running around 30 to 40 frames per second even on the medium graphics with FSR it is a bit of a challenge but it is still beautiful looking and well worth taking a look Hades comes in at number 12 players take on the role of the immortal Prince of the underworld using powerful weapons and gifts from the gods of Olympus this is a blend of fast-pace action and Rich storytelling with each escape attempt and covering more of the story Hearing in our top 20 every single month and making it into the top 10 five times as well running at a perfect 60 frames per second on the seam deck you're not going to have any problems with this one and it looks absolutely gorgeous on the olad as well at number 11 we have protato a quirky Survival game where a potato character must fund off alien threats juggle managing multiple weapons and strategies to survive in a very hostile environment with its blend of humor intense action and survival mechanics appearing in our top 20 11 times top 10 10 times and even made it into the top five once running at a very solid 60 frames per second with beautiful Graphics even up to 4K you're not going to have any issues with this one with around a 3 to 4 Hour battery life kicking off our top 10 Boulders Gate 3 comes in to take players on an Epic Fantasy Journey as characters are drawn into conflict amongst Devils dietes and Sinister forces the game emphasizes deep role playing strategic combat and narrative choices that shape the world and the story game's complex mechanics and Rich law create a truly immersive experience although it's taken the top spot for the last 5 months running as it was absent before it's only coming in at number 10 but this is a little bit deceiving on the steam deck as in the act one and act two it does form much better than the Final Act and you will be getting around 40 to 50 frames per second on the low with FSR 2 quality in those acts but in act three you're going to be struggling with 30 frames per second at the best of times at number nine we have The Binding of Isaac rebar a unique blend of action RPG And Rog likee elements players explore randomly generated dungeons encountering bizarre creatures and collecting powerups a drastically older gameplay appearing in our top 20 every month with three top 10 appearances absolutely solid 60 frames per second at 8 watts on the LCD and 90 frames per second at 8 wats on the OLED you're going to be playing this one for up to 6 hours coming in at number eight is the Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim special edition officially playable but with tons of mods also available Skyrim offers a vast open world with Dragons Dungeons and endless Adventures explore at your own pace choose your own path and immers yourself in a world rich with law and fantasy appearing in our top 20 every single month and making it into the top 10 six times as well as you can see from the game play here the FPS does range somewhat but you will get a decent 50 frames per second for the most part on the LCD and OLED as well on high graphic settings but if you drop it down to medium you'll Max it out at 60 very happily Hogwarts Legacy comes in at number seven transporting players to the magical world of Hogwart in the 1800s players can explore an open world learn spells brew potions and uncover hidden secrets making it into the top five four times with seven top 10 appearances and 11 top 20 appearances overall last year this has got better running on the steam deck recently so you get a much more stable 30 to 40 frames per second with the medium graphics with FSR 2 quality but there's also now some FSR 3 mods and we'll be featuring that on the channel very soon bursting in at number six cyberpunk 2077 where you can explore night City a vast neonet Metropolis game focuses on narrative driven action allow players to customize their character and make choices that impact the story and a rich detailed world with compact character interactions making a very Eng gracing experience making it into the top 20 every single month with the 11 of those in the top 10 and four in the top five recently this has taken a little bit of a dive on the steam Deck with the latest patch performance meaning this is much more pushing 30 to 40 frames per second even on recommended settings so hopefully they'll patch this a bit more in future kicking off the top five is Red Dead Redemption 2 one of the most beautiful looking games you can play on the seam deck in this haale of Outlaws in the American Heartland players experienced an immersive story of loyalty betrayal and survival the game's open world is filled with Wildlife Dynamic weather and realistic interactions offering a deeply engaging Western experience top 20 every month last year with all of those in the top 10 and seven in the top five as you can see it runs at a fantastic 30 to 40 frames per second with medium graphics and our recommended settings so check out our guide on this one but it will keep you entertained on your steam deck for a very long time coming in at number four only just beating Red Dead Redemption 2 is Grand Theft AO 5 burning players in the shoes of 3 distinct characters in a sprawling Urban landscape combining storytelling open world freedom and action-packed missions making it into the top 20 every single month with 12 of them in the top 10 and five of those in the top five as well now running at a solid 60 plus frames per second on the steam deck LCD as long as you turn msaa off at medium to high settings and pushing up to 80 on the steam deck olad vampire survivors breaks our top three with with its minimalistic time Survival game Rogue like elements you must fend off waves of enemies collect upgrades and survive as long as possible 20 minutes I think is the way to cap out on the game but good luck with that one the game's simple yet addictive gameplay Loop offers a challenging and rewarding experience top 20 every single month last year with nine of those in the top five but never dropping out of the top 10 solid 60 frames per second for the most part but it can dip a little bit when the hordes close in but otherwise you're not going to have any issues on Steam Deck with this one taking the second spot and not a major surprise is Star Valley where players manage a farm interact with the local community and explore the surrounding areas combining farming simulation with RPG elements creating a relaxing and engaging experience never left the top 10 all year last year with the 11 of those being in the top five you can see why it's right up there with a perfect 60 frames per second on the LCD and 90 on the OLED at around 6 to 7 Watts you can be able to play this one all day on the deck taking the top spot and no major surprise is Elden ring offering expansive fantasy world filled with daunting challenges and deep law players can explore the interconnected Realms face formidable foes and uncover the mysteries of the Elder ring the open world design and intricate combat provides a deeply rewarding experience this has not been out of the top five all year with two of them being in the number one spot that's why elen ring was the most played game on Steam deck of 2023 keep your eye out for our updates every month we get these from valve so we'll do a update video as they happen and what was your most play game on the steam deck last year if it wasn't on this list or even on Steam thanks for watching and see you in the next one

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Length: 11min 53sec (713 seconds)

Published: Fri Jan 05 2024