There’s nothing quite like taking terror to bed with you. Thankfully, the Steam Deck provides all the scares horror gamers could ever want in spades. But there’s a new kid on the block. So, can you play Still Wakes the Deep on Steam Deck?
Is Still Wakes the Deep Playable on Steam Deck?
While Still Wakes the Deep on Steam Deck doesn’t have the green check mark denoting total compatibility, it does have the yellow mark saying it’s playable. After testing out the first-person horror game on Valve’s handheld, I can tell you that, from firsthand experience, it runs exceptionally well on Steam Deck.
I played an hour of the game’s story with zero issues and even achieved a decent framerate for the duration of my session. While you will need to reduce the graphics settings somewhat, as Still Wakes the Deep is gorgeous, you shouldn’t have any trouble running the game on the handheld!
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Does Still Wakes the Deep Work Well With a Controller?
Still Wakes the Deep runs exceptionally well with a controller. It honestly feels like it was built for a controller over a mouse and keyboard setup, as some of the controls, like climbing ladders and interacting with levers and switches, feel fluid with the thumbstick.
On Steam Deck, you should have zero trouble controlling Still Wakes the Deep. It’s basically a giant controller with a screen, anyway!
What’s your favorite horror game on Steam Deck?
The Guide Hall loves playing horror games on handhelds, especially Still Wakes the Deep. In the coming days, we’ll have more from the horrific oil rig!