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FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles is an example of a well-made remaster that brings back a game that stands the…

Sep 24, 2025 · 7 min read

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Endless Legend 2

Endless Legend 2 is an incredible follow-up to the previous entry and shows some great promise as both an early access title…

Sep 18, 2025 · 10 min read

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Frosthaven (Early Access)

Frosthaven is a deep Tactical RPG that is unfortunately made more difficult than it should be due to technical issues. The game…

Jul 31, 2025 · 5 min read

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The King is Watching

The King is Watching has become my favorite real-time strategy game this year, and it's a joy to play on the Steam…

Jul 21, 2025 · 6 min read

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Empires of the Undergrowth

Empires of the Undergrowth packs depth and tons of content. It also plays surprisingly well on the Steam Deck.

May 30, 2025 · 6 min read

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Tempest Rising

Tempest Rising is a modern RTS inspired in a good way by Command and Conquer with fast-paced Action, Building, and Combat.

Apr 23, 2025 · 6 min read

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Monaco 2

Monaco 2 offers a sneaky, fast-paced heist but struggles with frame rate consistency and small on-screen details on the Steam Deck.

Apr 15, 2025 · 7 min read

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Grit and Valor – 1949

Grit and Valor 1949 blends solid mech roguelike combat with deep strategy mechanics, although controls need work. It is also solid on…

Apr 11, 2025 · 7 min read

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Sid Meier’s Civilization 7

Sid Meier's Civilization VII is a good game at its core, but UI issues currently hold it back. It does run fantastically…

Mar 11, 2025 · 7 min read

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Knights in Tight Spaces

Knights in Tight Spaces is an accomplished tactical deckbuilder that rewards skill and strategy. It also plays well on the Steam Deck

Mar 4, 2025 · 6 min read