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ICYMI: We reviewed the AYN Thor, which we feel is the best companion for the Steam Deck and offers something new and unique that a mainline handheld PC can't touch.

Check out our video review for yourself, and let us know what you think:

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The AYN Thor Is The Perfect Steam Deck Companion - AYN Thor In-Depth Review
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Cassette Beasts is Epic's 10th free game to redeem for the holidays, and it's a perfect Pokémon-like RPG to enjoy on the #SteamDeck:

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Cassette Beasts We Is Epic's Tenth Free Game For The Holidays - Steam Deck HQ
Cassette Beasts is Epic's 10th free game to redeem for the holidays, and it's a perfect Pokémon-like RPG to enjoy on the Steam Deck.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Stella Sora is a new gacha game that may not be on Steam, but it can be played on the #SteamDeck! So, here is our guide on how to get it up and running:

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How To Install And Play Stella Sora On Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
Stella Sora is a new gacha game that may not be on Steam, but it can be played on the Steam Deck! So, here is our guide on how to get it up and running.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A new Proton Experimental update was released a few days ago with fixes for the audio in Darksiders, video playback for GODBREAKERS, and more on #SteamDeck:

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New Proton Experimental Update Fixes Audio For Darksiders, Video Playback For GODBREAKERS, And More - Steam Deck HQ
A new Proton Experimental update was released a few days ago with fixes for the audio in Darksiders, video playback for GODBREAKERS, and more on Steam Deck.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Steam Winter Sale is still going strong and kicking, so here are some of the best deals from the sale for your #SteamDeck that are under $5:

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Best Steam Deck Games Under $5 From the 2025 Steam Winter Sale - Steam Deck HQ
Here are some of the best deals from the Steam Winter Sale for your Steam Deck that are under $5.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
There aren't many free games for the #SteamDeck this week, but we can get Undercroft Warriors on Steam, and Epic is still giving a free game each day for the holidays:

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Free Games + Amazon Prime For Your Steam Deck and Handhelds - 12/26/25: - Steam Deck HQ
There aren't many free games for the Steam Deck this week, but we can get Undercroft Warriors on Steam, and Epic is still giving a free game each day for the holidays.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is #EpicGames eighth free game for the holidays, and it's a perfect story-driven experience for the #SteamDeck:

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Disco Elysium Is The Eighth Free Game From Epic For The Holidays - Steam Deck HQ
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is Epic's eighth free game for the holidays, and it's a perfect story-driven experience for the Steam Deck.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us here at SteamDeckHQ!

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Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From SteamDeckHQ - Steam Deck HQ
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us here at SteamDeckHQ!
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December 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Callisto Protocol is the seventh free game from Epic for the holidays, and it's a pretty great horror experience to enjoy on the #SteamDeck:

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The Callisto Protocol Is The Seventh Free Game From Epic For The Holidays - Steam Deck HQ
The Callisto Protocol is the seventh free game from Epic for the holidays, and it's a pretty great horror experience to enjoy on the Steam Deck.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Christmas is almost here, so we compiled a list of 10 great games on the #SteamDeck to play with family and friends for the holidays:

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10 Great Games For The Steam Deck To Play With Family and Friends For Christmas - Steam Deck HQ
Christmas is almost here, so we compiled a list of 10 great games on the Steam Deck to play with family and friends for the holidays.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Episode 3 of The Unsupported Report is here, and in this edition, we test out Trinity Trigger, Just Cause 2, and Jump Force on the #SteamDeck:

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The Steam Deck Unsupported Report 3 - Trinity Trigger, Just Cause 2, and Jump Force - Steam Deck HQ
Episode 3 of The Unsupported Report is here, and in this edition, we go over Trinity Trigger, Just Cause 2, and Jump Force on the Steam Deck!
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December 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is Epic's sixth free game for the holidays, and it's a fantastic experience for the #SteamDeck:

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Is Epic's Sixth Free Game For The Holidays - Steam Deck HQ
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is Epic's sixth free game for the holidays, and it's a fantastic experience for the Steam Deck.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Postal 4: No Regerts has a new patch out that adds manually setting the control glyphs, which can help when using gyro aiming on the #SteamDeck:

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POSTAL 4: No Regerts Gets New Option To Manually Set Control Glyphs, Which Helps With Steam Deck Gyro Aiming - Steam Deck HQ
Postal 4: No Regerts has a new patch out that adds manually setting the control glyphs, which can help when using gyro aiming on the Steam Deck.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Paradise Killer is Epic's fifth free daily game for the holidays, and it's a great one to enjoy on the #SteamDeck:

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Paradise Killer is Epic's Fifth Free Daily Game For The Holidays - Steam Deck HQ
Paradise Killer is Epic's fifth free daily game for the holidays, and it's a great one to enjoy on the Steam Deck.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The Steam Winter Sale is going strong, so here is part 2 of our general recommendations for the #SteamDeck, which include genres like Metroidvania, Roguelike, Platformers, and shooters:

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December 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We got access to the closed alpha for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, so we check out the changes for ourselves and see how it's running on #SteamDeck so far:

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Warhammer 40k: Dark Heresy Alpha on Steam Deck - SDHQ
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy is an mystery-solving game set in the Warhammer 40k universe, and it could be great on the Steam Deck.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Proton GE 10-27 was released with fixes for Space Engineers, Escape From Tarkov, Rocket League, and more on #SteamDeck:

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Proton GE 10-27 Released With Fixes For Escape From Tarkov, Space Engineers, And More - Steam Deck HQ
A new Proton GE update was released that brings in fixes for Space Engineers, Escape From Tarkov, Rocket League, and more on Steam Deck.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
There are some solid new #SteamDeck Verified/Playable games from the past week, including REKA, Project Warlock 2, Tiny Bookshop, and more:

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Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 12/15/25 - 12/21/25 - Steam Deck HQ
There are some solid new Steam Deck Verified/Playable games from the past week, including REKA, Project Warlock 2, Tiny Bookshop, and more.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Sorry We're Closed is the fourth free daily game from Epic for the holidays, and it's a perfect experience on the #SteamDeck:

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Sorry We're Closed Becomes Epic's Fourth Free Daily Game For The Holidays - Steam Deck HQ
Sorry We're Closed is the fourth free daily game from Epic for the holidays, and it's a perfect experience on the Steam Deck!
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December 22, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Anbernic's new Game-Boy inspired handheld, the RG477V, has finally been released, and it should be a very capable handheld for emulation and Android performance:

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Anbernic's New Game-Boy Inspired Handheld, The RG477V, Is Now Available for Sale - Steam Deck HQ
Anbernic's new Game-Boy inspired handheld, the RG477V, has finally released, and it should be a very capable handheld for emulation and Android performance.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The official #SteamMachine Startup video has been leaked, giving us a taste of what awaits us as soon as we turn on our Steam Machines when they ship next year:

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The Official Startup Video For The Steam Machine Has Been Leaked - Steam Deck HQ
The Steam Machine Startup video has been leaked, giving us a taste of what awaits us as soon as we turn on our Steam Machines when they ship next year.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Proton 10.0-4 has gone into public testing, and with it comes tons of new fixes, playable games, and much more for the #SteamDeck:

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Proton 10.0-4 RC Public Testing Has Begun With Loads Of New Fixes And Playable Games - Steam Deck HQ
Proton 10.0-4 has gone into public testing, and with it comes tons of new fixes, playable games, and much more for the Steam Deck.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Blood West is the third free game to redeem from Epic's free daily games for the holidays, and it's a fantastic one to get on the #SteamDeck:

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Blood West Is The Third Free Daily Game From Epic For The Holidays - Steam Deck HQ
Blood West is the third free game to redeem from Epic's free daily games for the holidays, and it's a fantastic one to get on the Steam Deck.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It's time to say goodbye to the end of an era as Valve has quietly discontinued the last #SteamDeck LCD model:

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Valve Has Quietly Discontinued The Steam Deck LCD - Steam Deck HQ
It's time to say goodbye to the end of an era as Valve has quietly discontinued the Steam Deck LCD model.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A new #SteamDeck Client update was released, bringing in new gyro modes, Xbox controller firmware detection, group chat reporting, and more:

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New Steam Deck Client Update Adds New Gyro Modes, Prompts for Xbox Controller Firmware Updates, And More - Steam Deck HQ
A new Steam Deck Client update was released, bringing in new gyro modes, Xbox controller firmware detection, group chat reporting, and more.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Eternights is Epic's 2nd free daily game they are giving away for the holidays, and it's a great JRPG that is great on the #SteamDeck:

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Eternights Is Epic's 2nd Free Daily Game For The Holidays - Steam Deck HQ
Eternights is Epic's 2nd free daily game they are giving away for the holidays, and it's a great JRPG that should be redeemed immediately.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM