Handheld consoles have come a long waysince the days of the Game Boy. These days, everyone wants to find a way to put their games in your hands on the go. TheSteam Deckis one such attempt that’s been steadily gaining support since its release. The appeal? Well, its main competitor is the Nintendo Switch, which is widely beloved but does have its faults - and a limited game selection.

If you’ve got a Steam Deck in your house anda kid in your life, it’s worth knowing which games might keep them entertained! We’ve listed some of our favorites here for you to peruse.

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Platforms

Nintendo Switch, MacOS, Microsoft Windows

The simplicity ofA Little to the Leftis also its brilliance. It was developed by Max Inferno, a team of two working out of Nova Scotia, Canada.

This is a puzzle game that tasks the player withorganizing everyday objects. There are multiple solutions to the puzzles, which lets you decide how you would best organize your space. You have to keep an eye out for the white cat, though, who may jump in and mess up your organization!

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Thanks to the simple mechanics, it’s somethinga gamer of any age can pick up and enjoy.Young kids might need help with solutions, but the process is the fun part anyway.

The fifth Forza Horizongame came out in 2021 to rave reviews. It’sa classic racer with all the bells and whistles!For starters, you can’t help but talk about the stunning graphics on display here. It’s set in Mexico and you get to enjoy racetracks that pass by active volcanos, dense jungles, Mayan temples, and vibrant cities. The cherry on top is its local weather system that allows you to see the weather you’re driving into, like a storm on the horizon.

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How you explore this incredible environment is up to you;it’s an open world, so you could just drive around and see what there is to see. There are races to win too, of course, and mini-games where you complete challenges like popping balloons. Jump in and get started!

Disney Dreamlight Valleyhas been described as"Animal Crossing, if it was all Disney characters.“Honestly, that gives you a solid impression of the game. It’s a life sim that places you right in the middle of all your favourite Disney stories. In the Valley, they all live together in harmony - and now, so do you! You get to customize your character and your home with furniture inspired by Disney franchises.

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However, there is a small thorn in the side of Dreamlight Valley… literally.Night Thorns have grown all over the landand made everyone lose their memories! It’s your job to restore them and bring back the magic.

Disney Dreamlight Valley is in early access, which means that it’s not quite finished yet. The developers are putting the finishing touches on it with the help of player feedback. In exchange, games in early access are usually cheaper than they will be at release.

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Portal 2isan awesome puzzle gamedeveloped by the team at Valve. It was preceded by the first Portal game, which is also great, but there’s no need to play the first if you want to jump right into the second.

Thephysics mechanicsrevolve around one simple idea: what if you could create portals at two different locations which would connect with each other, allowing you to reach otherwise unreachable places? At first, the puzzles will simply help you understand the basics. Over time, they’ll become more and more complicated,challenging your creativity and platforming skills!

Hi-Fi Rush promo image of all the main characters.

You play asa bear running a bed and breakfast. Need we say more?

There’s lots to enjoy here, but sinceBear and Breakfastis a management game, we recommend it for slightly older kids. As you progress, you’llbuild more rooms, get more guests, customize the decor, and much more!

There are also some mysteries to discover, though. You can get to know the locals, who will give you special tips and rocket you to new heights. Or, you couldexplore the spooky old forestknown as Darkgrove.

Hi-Fi Rushisan action rhythm game,which means you move and fight on the beat of music! The enemies you’re fighting are the robots of an evil megacorporation, whileyou’re a “defective” rockstarfighting back against the man.

These two genres aren’t often combined, but they really shine together. Hi-Fi Rush gotawesome reviews,which said thingslike how it"hit that perfect spot between amazing gameplay and amazing story.”