Baldur’s Gate 3: Top Game on Steam Deck
During its first month, Baldur’s Gate 3 has landed another achievement to its expanding list, being the most-played game on the Steam Deck platform for August. Larian Studios’ widely appreciated game has evolved from a D&D adaptation within a niche genre to an intense Game of the Year contender.
Outshining Other Titles
This popular game's success was made more explicit when it became August's most-played game on the Steam Deck platform, outshining other games that usually dominate the list like Elden Ring. The game managed a soaring rise, even besting big titles from the previous year and a highly favoured casual game, Stardew Valley.
Top 20 Games on Steam Deck for August 2023
The official Steam Deck account revealed that Baldur’s Gate 3 sits at number one on the list of the platform’s top 20 games for August 2023. Elden Ring typically maintained a top position for several months, followed by casual independent RPG Dave the Diver, Stardew Valley, and Vampire Survivors rounding the top five.
Technical Achievements
Baldur’s Gate 3's placement wasn't shocking due to its popularity. It's noteworthy that the game can run on Steam Deck despite being a large and technically demanding project. There was a moment where Xbox had to waive its parity requirement to allow Larian to release a Series X|S port, although the issue centered on a feature that the Steam Deck version lacks.
Future Performance
Elden Ring has been at the forefront for months now, often surpassed by major Deck Verified new releases like Street Fighter 6 and Hogwarts Legacy. Looking forward, it will be intriguing to see how Baldur's Gate 3 performs in September, particularly in the wake of Starfield's release.
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