Hello hello everyone,

I was really blown away by the reception to the post last week (173k views) and the people recommending i do it again this week too.

Bit later than last Sunday as my girlfriend dragged me to a castle in the countryside.

For those that are new, I use the Steam API to find all the new games launched in the last week - I then extract Steam Deck ratings separately and set a minimum threshold of 75% (across both scores) and at-least 5 reviews on the deck to populate this list.

It came to a nice 10 this week (that wasn't planned haha).

I've changed the formatting up, as I've been posting on other subreddits and honing it as I go.

Any feedback / comments would be great!

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1. Call of the Elder Gods

Overall	Deck	Reviews	Deck Reviews	Price	Avg Playtime
96%	83%	116	6	£15.99 / $19.99	~7h

Genres: Adventure, Indie · Released: 12 May, 2026

Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020's critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2174380

2. Hotel Architect

Overall	Deck	Reviews	Deck Reviews	Price	Avg Playtime
94%	92%	1,532	13	£20.27 / $23.39	~48h

Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy · Released: 14 May, 2026

Step into the shoes of a hotel owner as you design, build, and manage grand hotels around the world. Juggle demanding guests, frantic logistics, and plenty of unexpected surprises in Hotel Architect; the ultimate hotel construction and tycoon management game!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1602000

3. Subnautica 2

Overall	Deck	Reviews	Deck Reviews	Price	Avg Playtime
93%	88%	48,793	262	£25.99 / $29.99	~12h

Genres: Action, Adventure, Early Access · Released: 14 May, 2026

Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1962700

4. Rogue Command

Overall	Deck	Reviews	Deck Reviews	Price	Avg Playtime
91%	89%	624	9	£11.89 / $13.99	~51h

Genres: Action, Simulation, Strategy · Released: 14 May, 2026

True RTS gameplay reinforced with roguelite build crafting. Control units with bullet-time precision. Call down bases and raise armies. Drafted from a different arsenal every run. Weave builds that break the game. Or the game breaks you.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1461910

5. Black Jacket

Overall	Deck	Reviews	Deck Reviews	Price	Avg Playtime
90%	100%	458	7	£11.04 / $12.74	~9h

Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy · Released: 12 May, 2026

Gamble your way out of hell in this blackjack-inspired rogue-lite deckbuilder. Play powerful card combos or cheat to outwit your opponents and earn your freedom. Win their Soul coins! Bribe the ferryman! And uncover the story of those who stand in your way.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3100370

6. Shattered Divinities

Overall	Deck	Reviews	Deck Reviews	Price	Avg Playtime
88%	100%	186	5	£7.27 / $7.99	~6h

Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG · Released: 14 May, 2026

Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities' fall.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3418990

7. Space Haven

Overall	Deck	Reviews	Deck Reviews	Price	Avg Playtime
86%	78%	10,067	37	£11.99 / $14.99	~40h

Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy · Released: 13 May, 2026

Embark on a space voyage with your ragtag crew of civilians in search of a new home. Build spaceships tile by tile, create optimal gas conditions, manage the needs and moods of their crew, encounter other space-faring groups, and explore the universe in this spaceship colony simulation.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/979110

8. NITRO GEN OMEGA

Overall	Deck	Reviews	Deck Reviews	Price	Avg Playtime
86%	100%	377	12	£22.49 / $26.99	~24h

Genres: RPG, Strategy · Released: 12 May, 2026

A sandbox tactical RPG of steel, fire, friendship, and shonen anime. Assemble your crew, customize your Mech, and lead them in cinematic turn-based battles through a world ruled by rogue AI. The bonds you forge will decide who survives!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2525510

9. Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes

Overall	Deck	Reviews	Deck Reviews	Price	Avg Playtime
80%	86%	476	7	£16.79 / $19.99	~14h

Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy · Released: 11 May, 2026

In Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, take command of a fleet escaping the annihilation of the Twelve Colonies. Manage crises on board as you prepare for the next encounter with the Cylon Fleet. Times are dire, and hard choices must be made. Your only hope: rejoin the Battlestar Galactica.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2535950

10. Skigill

Overall	Deck	Reviews	Deck Reviews	Price	Avg Playtime
77%	82%	124	11	£4.29 / $4.99	~12h

Genres: Action, Indie · Released: 15 May, 2026

Fight! Collect! Explore! Experiment! Survive! Master the SKIGILL, a large skill tree spanning the entire battleground, to power your character and survive waves of enemies. Unlock upgrades, weapons, and characters in a meta sigil after each game, and maybe you'll see the end!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3657180

Helloooo,

I have a new obsession which is pulling games from Steam by API, doing a bit of data analysis, and then highlighting games that have been reviewing well that people might have missed.

I've done a few of these posts before for r/SteamDeck & r/CozyGamers that have done well, but sadly this post failed last time out when I posted it elsewhere so thought I'd give it another shot (as I put a decent chunk of time into it) and think it has good overlap with the audience here.

Also think it's a good opportunity to branch out and try something new!

Any tips / things you'd like to see improved in the future, feel free to comment :-)

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1. Hermit and Pig - 100% positive (146 reviews) - £12.79 / $14.99 - ~9h avg playtime

Battle a sinister corporation in this story-rich RPG! Survive fast-paced, turn-based battles and conversations where cringe damage can be deadly. Fight the evils of capitalism with your trusty pig sidekick and join the revolution, old man!

>Praised for its charming writing and engaging combat that keeps players challenged throughout the short, rewarding experience.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2408350

2. Sculplings - 100% positive (123 reviews) - £8.50 / $10.99 - ~16h avg playtime

A creature-collecting roguelike where every monster is sculpted in real clay and brought to life! Collect and battle a random assortment of hand-sculpted monsters in order to become the #1 Sculpling Champion!

>Praised for its absurd humor and wild event variety that keeps each run feeling unpredictable and genuinely funny.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3062680

3. Cartapli: Fold Quest - 99% positive (483 reviews) - Free - ~3h avg playtime

Cartapli: Fold Quest is a turn-based combat game combining strategy roguelike mechanics with unique origami puzzles. Fold the paper to shift positions and defeat all enemies!

>Players love how the puzzle-focused combat feels fresh and satisfying, though most finish in under an hour.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4314560

4. Beast Breaker - 97% positive (62 reviews) - £11.99 / $14.99 - ~13h avg playtime

Beast Breaker - the tactical ricochet RPG. Select your gear, plan your attack, line up the best angle, and launch! Watch the heroic Skipper careen around the screen and break the giant Beasts into pieces.

>Praised for surprising depth that keeps players invested far longer than the simple premise suggests.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4011790

5. Dead Grid - 94% positive (470 reviews) - £10.99 / $12.99 - ~55h avg playtime

Dead Grid is a turn-based strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, infused with an 80s retro vibe. Lead a squad of elite mercenaries, fight through dangerous missions, and make critical choices to survive.

>Players love how the addictive "one more turn" gameplay and exceptional soundtrack pull them in for hours longer than expected.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1533680

6. Dobbel Dungeon - 93% positive (416 reviews) - £14.23 / $16.99 - ~22h avg playtime

Gather your party, roll your dice and battle across the islands to put an end to a powerful curse once and for all in this roguelike turn-based tactical RPG!

>Praised for its charming clay aesthetic and surprisingly strategic depth that rewards creative character builds without demanding complex calculations.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2622820

7. People of Note - 92% positive (324 reviews) - £19.99 / $24.99 - ~22h avg playtime

In this turn-based RPG musical, join Cadence as she recruits an ensemble of musicians on her quest for stardom. Experience turn-based combat like never before, where every attack is a musical performance.

>Praised for its charming wit, accessible design, and surprisingly emotional journey that feels like an interactive Disney film come to life.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1626170

8. Legends of the Round Table - 92% positive (106 reviews) - £24.99 / $29.99 - ~28h avg playtime

Lead the Knights of the Round Table through King Arthur's legend in a unique RPG, full of honor, magic and romance. Plunge into a colorful world inspired by medieval tales.

>Praised for its hand-drawn medieval art style and deeply immersive storytelling that captivates players unfamiliar with Arthurian legends.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2387040

9. Valor of Man - 91% positive (137 reviews) - £12.71 / $15.19 - ~15h avg playtime

Forge your party. Master your fate. In this turn-based roguelite RPG, lead four heroes through a fractured realm of danger and destiny. Build synergies, unlock powerful abilities, and face ever-changing challenges.

>Praised for its engaging tactical combat that balances strategy with manageable randomness across multiple playthroughs.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2699280

10. Bobo's Big Tower - 91% positive (93 reviews) - £8.50 / $9.99 - ~16h avg playtime

Binding of Isaac meets Crypt of the Necrodancer in this adorable Action-Puzzle Roguelike! Are you clever enough to survive the evil wizard Bobo's traps?

>Praised for witty writing that lands genuine laughs and shifting puzzle solutions that keep runs feeling fresh.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3729890

11. Tomb of the Bloodletter - 89% positive (109 reviews) - £6.39 / $7.99 - ~22h avg playtime

Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations.

>Praised for rewarding players who enjoy strategic thinking and vocabulary challenges without requiring memorization of obscure words.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3531630

12. The Darkness Below - 85% positive (68 reviews) - £14.29 / $16.99 - ~35h avg playtime

Embark on an epic journey into "The Darkness Below", a homage to the golden era of 90's cRPGs, with grid-based movement, turn-based combat and 2.5D perspective.

>Praised for delivering dozens of hours of addictive dungeon crawling that keeps veterans of classic blobbers coming back for more.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2814790

13. Aether & Iron - 84% positive (408 reviews) - £20.99 / $24.99 - ~28h avg playtime

Immerse yourself in this Decopunk Narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s where anti-gravitational technology has taken cars, roads, and even New York City into the skies.

>Praised for its noir storytelling and voice acting that makes decisions feel genuinely consequential and emotionally impactful.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1836560

14. Seeds of Calamity - 84% positive (315 reviews) - £12.79 / $14.99 - ~32h avg playtime

Take part in healing after the Great Calamity. Tend your farm, complete quests for the villagers, and explore dungeons filled with challenge and treasure in this cozy, solo-developed farming sim.

>Praised for its genuinely cozy atmosphere that feels less overwhelming than similar farming sims, with magic mechanics that keep exploration fresh.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1780070

15. Sector Unknown - 82% positive (336 reviews) - £20.99 / $24.99 - ~23h avg playtime

Sector Unknown is a solo-developed, isometric sci-fi RPG set in a shadowy expanse of space. Begin on a desolate planet, establish a stronghold, explore space, and uncover its mysteries.

>Praised for how dialogue choices genuinely reshape your story in surprising ways, making each playthrough feel meaningfully different.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2734270

16. Dawncaster | The RPG Cardventure - 81% positive (248 reviews) - £16.75 / $19.99 - ~68h avg playtime

What if you combine the best of story-driven RPGs with the strategic decision-making of cardgames? Dawncaster was created to answer that question.

>Praised for its surprising depth and rewarding difficulty curve that keeps players coming back despite occasional punishing RNG moments.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3966890

17. THYSIASTERY - 80% positive (254 reviews) - £12.99 / $14.99 - ~14h avg playtime

THYSIASTERY is a dungeon crawler RPG featuring traditional roguelike and turn-based gameplay. Command a party of bearers of the Brand, drawn into a vast Labyrinth of mystery and danger.

>Praised for its atmospheric blend of strategic depth and roguelike unpredictability that keeps each run feeling fresh.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3140180

18. Whispers of the Eyeless - 79% positive (243 reviews) - £16.75 / $19.99 - ~13h avg playtime

Become a cult leader and unleash divine power in this dark fantasy strategy RPG. You are the villain - you command disciples, outwit enemies in combat, and shape the world through fear and devotion.

>Praised for its atmospheric storytelling that makes every moral choice feel consequential and visually meaningful.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2523890

19. Elemental: Reforged - 75% positive (416 reviews) - £26.75 / $29.99 - ~107h avg playtime

A 4X strategy game in a fantasy RPG world. Create your own sovereign hero, build a dynasty, design custom units, and wage turn-based war across a world that's different every time.

>Praised for delivering deep quest design and compelling gameplay loops that reward long strategic sessions without the technical frustrations of earlier entries.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3796960

Hellooooo Cozy Gamers,

I recently did something similar for the Steam Deck subreddit and they loved it so thought I would tweak the concept and do it here too.

Here are the highest rated Steam games with cosy related tags from the last month, organised by overall steam rating (I love using the steam API to put this stuff together).

I think it's a really great way to find games that are potentially a little bit overlooked like Wormies, Duck Side of the Moon etc but are getting strong ratings by users.

I also added in the price in pounds and dollars, as well as the average play time + a synthesised version of the top reviews.

If you'd like to see this again or have any improvements, fire them my way! More than happy to hear suggestions.

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Best of the Last Month (25+ reviews)

Wormies - 100% positive (38 reviews) - £9.09 / $9.99 - ~30h avg playtime

Run your own cozy worm shop! Buy and breed hundreds of different wormies! Get to know your customers and fulfill their wormie orders to progress through different storylines!

>Praised for its charming, relaxing gameplay loop of breeding and collecting adorable wormies with engaging storytelling.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4058290

2. Flock Around - 99% positive (1,114 reviews) - £3.99 / $4.99 - ~7h avg playtime

Flock Around is a multiplayer bird watching game. Explore a nature sanctuary with friends, snap pictures of birds, and fill out the guide book!

>Players love the charming bird photography gameplay that's accessible to everyone while rewarding dedicated birdwatchers.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3618030

3. Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts - 99% positive (815 reviews) - £12.99 / $14.99 - ~14h avg playtime

Make and share the most beautiful and bizarre medieval art imaginable! Manage and grow your manuscript workshop by illustrating manuscripts, using friendly tools and a massive range of drag-and-drop artworks from the deepest reaches of history.

>Players love the intuitive sandbox mode that makes creating beautiful medieval manuscripts effortless and accessible to anyone.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3119540

4. Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth - 99% positive (273 reviews) - £16.75 / $19.99 - ~8h avg playtime

From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey.

>Players love the warm, cozy atmosphere, charming art style, and heartfelt storytelling that appeals across all ages.

>https://store.steampowered.com/app/3256150

5. Duck Side of the Moon - 98% positive (61 reviews) - £15.06 / $17.99 - ~4h avg playtime

Waddle and fly as a duck in space! Explore every corner of the galaxy and find curious creatures and materials along the way. Craft gadgets, upgrade your spaceship, and get cozy in this relaxing adventure.

>Praised for its charming duck protagonist, cozy exploration, adorable NPCs, and relaxing atmosphere.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2959770

6. The Greenening - 97% positive (103 reviews) - £3.43 / $3.99 - ~4h avg playtime

A short and wholesome incremental journey about exploring and reawakening a forgotten world. Wash away the ashes to discover the secrets hidden beneath, upgrade your versatile watering abilities, and grow your own cozy space garden.

>Praised for meaningful upgrades, satisfying progression, and a wholesome, relaxing vibe that keeps you playing.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3441280

7. Find Cats in the Casino - 94% positive (65 reviews) - £0.95 / $0.99 - ~1h avg playtime

Do you think you have good attention to detail? 12 cameras, 100 hidden cats and one shift to find them all.

>Players love the unique retro security camera aesthetic and creative twist on the hidden object genre.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3822700

8. Vending Machine Co. - 91% positive (298 reviews) - £11.99 / $14.99 - ~12h avg playtime

Run your kawaii vending machine company! A relaxing sim where you manage, restock, and repair your vending machines across a charming Japanese city. Pick neighborhoods, stock up on snacks, set the perfect price, upgrade your machines.

>Players love its addictive gameplay loop, cute visuals, relaxing yet engaging mechanics, and charming soundtrack.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3622640

9. Seeds of Calamity - 84% positive (313 reviews) - £12.79 / $14.99 - ~39h avg playtime

Take part in healing after the Great Calamity. Tend your farm, complete quests for the villagers, and explore dungeons filled with challenge and treasure in this cozy, solo-developed farming sim.

>Players love the streamlined mechanics and quality-of-life improvements that make farming, fishing, and combat less frustrating than similar games.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1780070

Hey everyone,

I was messing around with the Steam API and doing a bit of data analysis.

I was trying to find games I could play, as I'd just finished Mixtape, and wanted to see if there were any new releases that were highly rated also popping off on Steam deck.

I couldn't find an easy way to see that info (there might be, maybe I'm just dumb) so I thought I'd also put it into a little visualisation for everybody and then drop the links below too.

Data wise - I've ranked based on overall Steam Rating, as there are way more overall reviews than there are for the specific "played primarily on Steam Deck" toggle, but maybe if I do this again next week, I'll tweak it, come up with a merged score, remove the ones where their overall steam deck score is below 75 etc (who knows).

It's already led me to downloading the demo for Dead as Disco, and then pay the whopping £5-ish for Everything Is Crab so hopefully you also find it useful.

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1.Wax Heads - Wax Heads is a cozy-punk narrative sim about working in a struggling record store. Chat to quirky customers with unique tastes, explore a handcrafted record collection, fall in love with bands (and their drama!), or just slack off with your colleagues - whatever gets everyone’s groove back!

2. Blood Vial - BLOOD VIAL is a retro-inspired micro-FPS with a leaking health bar. Swim through the spilled blood of your fallen enemies to keep your vial full. Grow increasingly powerful with new upgrades and weapons. Navigate an ever-shifting labyrinth of crypts, catacombs and cathedrals.

3. Dead as Disco - Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music. Join Charlie Disco on a quest to confront the villainous Idols and reunite the band.

4. Alabaster Dawn - Break Nyx’s curse and guide humanity's rebirth in this top-down 2.5D Action RPG from the creators of CrossCode. Battle enemies with stylish combos, wield multiple divine weapons, solve intriguing puzzles and explore a changing world.

5. Mixtape - On their last night together, three friends embark on one final adventure. Play through a mixtape of memories, set to the soundtrack of a generation.

6. HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME - Corporations turned crime-infested streets into profit margins for bounty hunters and John Sawyer is going to make a killing. Hunt, die, upgrade, repeat in this explosive roguelite prequel where every strategic upgrade strips away more flesh and builds a cybernetic fighter one chrome limb at a time.

7. MOTORSLICE - Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.

8. Everything is Crab - The Animal Evolution Roguelite. Hunt, Flee, Scavenge and Thrive in a living ecosystem. Choose from 125+ Evolutions and Specialisations for unique creature combinations in every run. Adapt to survive the natural curve in order to beat carcinisation... or get Darwin'd trying!

9. Eden Crafters - is a solo or co-op open-world survival, crafting, and factory-building game where you transform a hostile planet into a habitable haven for humanity. Build, automate, and terraform. Control the climate, create a breathable atmosphere, and turn toxic lakes into water: shape a new world!

10. Turnbound - is an auto battler, where you manage a hero's inventory to escape a haunted boardgame. Each run is different from the last, with unique upgrades, combos and synergies. Async PvP lets you battle the ghosts of other players at your own pace in this unique new inventory battler.

11. Prime Monster - A card-based political roguelike about surviving in a parliament of literal monsters. Fight for votes, break rules, weather scandals and force through absurd laws to keep the top job in this democratic dystopia of truly monstrous proportions.