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Valve's system for verifying games on the Steam Deck is full of contradictions. Learn why popular games like Skyrim are labeled 'unsupported' despite being widely played, and how the process is causing confusion for gamers.
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00:00Quick question, what was the 25th most played game on Steam Deck last month?
00:05If you answered Skyrim, a game Valve has officially declared unsupported on the deck, then congrats, you're right.
00:12Valve's deck verification process makes no sense.
00:15Consider Peter Molygue's Masters of Albion, a game whose devs straight up call Steam Deck Compatible.
00:22Valve's assessment, unsupported, despite the fact that, yep, it works alright on the deck.
00:27Not amazing, but far from unplayable.
00:30We do recognise Valve's assessment and as a result, performance optimisation remains a primary ongoing focus for the team, the
00:38devs tell us.
00:39Which is great, but maybe Valve should clear up its criteria for these things too.
00:43With the Steam Machine on the way, there's never been a better time.
00:46Check out the full story on PCGamer.com and follow us here for more gaming news.
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