Again in August final 12 months, I wrote about the perfect boomer shooters on Steam Deck and PC. Since then, we’ve had new video games, DLC, updates, and I’ve additionally gotten round to some I missed taking part in again then. This has been within the works for some time now, and I really delayed it for Selaco (price it) and Fallen Aces (this doesn’t work on Deck but, however will sooner or later). As with the final checklist, I’m not bothering with a set quantity and shall be simply together with the video games I would like you to play within the style on Steam Deck and PC. I additionally need to make it clear that this checklist must be handled as an addition to my authentic article from final 12 months. Each recreation featured there may be nonetheless price taking part in, and I’ve not included these video games right here except for DLC or expansions. This checklist is in no specific order, and I’ve additionally included some bonuses that I cowl on the finish.
DUSK HD
Do I would like one other excuse to suggest DUSK? Nicely, DUSK was already unbelievable, however New Blood doing DUSK HD as a free DLC pack that’s principally a full remaster of the unique recreation, is unbelievable and so they positively hate cash. Both means, when you have DUSK, declare DUSK HD and alter compatibility on Steam Deck to Proton Experimental or one thing else as a result of the native linux model doesn’t embody DUSK HD. You want DUSK HD’s home windows model on Steam Deck for it. When you do this, you may expertise probably the greatest shooters ever with even higher visuals. Get on it. Additionally hearken to DUSK’s soundtrack from Andrew Hulshult once more.
Selaco
Selaco had a really promising demo final 12 months, and I anticipated the early entry launch to be good. I didn’t assume it will be this good although. Selaco runs on GZDoom however barely appears like a recreation constructed on that engine with its immersive expertise filled with excellent gameplay and nice visuals. Even in its early entry state proper now, Selaco is price greater than full value, and it has bespoke Steam Deck optimizations from the get go.
STAR WARS: Darkish Forces Remaster
For many individuals, Nightdive’s remaster of STAR WARS: Darkish Forces Remaster shall be a remaster of a recreation they performed earlier than. For me, the Steam Deck model of STAR WARS: Darkish Forces Remaster was principally my first expertise with it ever, and that’s why I’ve included it in my primary checklist right here. I really like being stunned by video games I’ve by no means performed earlier than, and STAR WARS: Darkish Forces Remaster was excellent on Steam Deck from begin to end. Although this can be a remaster of an older recreation, I recognize the gameplay and interactivity along with simply the whole lot Star Wars included right here. It is perhaps my favourite latest Star Wars launch in any media.
POSTAL: Mind Broken
I hadn’t performed POSTAL: Mind Broken once I wrote the primary boomer shooter article, however I’m glad I lastly bought round to it. It’s insane and jogs my memory of a extra excessive Slayers X. I’ve no expertise with the unique Postal video games, however I liked taking part in POSTAL: Mind Broken with its wonderful gameplay, motion, and visuals. I appreciated it sufficient on Steam Deck to purchase it on PS5, and was stunned to see it has 120hz and DualSense options. This one is a simple suggestion, and it even has a number of bundles with different video games to get a further low cost.
Ion Fury: Aftershock
The unique Ion Fury was excellent and it had a whole lot of potential even from day one. With Ion Fury: Aftershock, the builders principally did the whole lot I wished from a sequel, however delivered it as a shorter growth pack. It has one annoying portion that introduced the expertise down a bit, however when you appreciated Ion Fury, Ion Fury: Aftershock is a necessary. I hope it involves Change quickly so I can replay it.
AMID EVIL – The Black Labyrinth
I briefly touched on AMID EVIL – The Black Labyrinth once I wrote about AMID EVIL final 12 months, but it surely deserves its personal suggestion right here. AMID EVIL – The Black Labyrinth is a prequel to AMID EVIL offered as DLC for the latter. It options new weapons, ranges, and far more delivering a stupidly good worth proposition for AMID EVIL followers and newcomers who need to get the sport and growth collectively. This growth additionally raised the bar for visuals in AMID EVIL fairly a bit, or possibly it’s my Steam Deck OLED making issues look nicer throughout the board. Both means, AMID EVIL – The Black Labyrinth is crucial and it has new music from Andrew Hulshult so go purchase it.
MULLET MADJACK
Mullet Madjack is apparent implausible. It seems to be attractive, feels superb, and is a elegant boomer shooter with an aesthetic we don’t often see within the style. In case you have even the smallest curiosity within the style and just like the 90s anime aesthetic, this one is price getting proper now. I like to recommend downloading the demo on Steam Deck and enabling gyro controls to see how you discover the controls although as that’s the one side which may not work for everybody given the fast-paced nature.
Forgive Me Father 2
Once I first performed the early entry launch model of Forgive Me Father 2, I used to be impressed at the way it principally fastened all my points within the authentic and delivered a stunning lovecraftian FPS expertise in contrast to most stuff you see within the style. Since launching, it has gotten a great deal of updates however remains to be in early entry proper now. It oozes environment and is a whole lot of enjoyable to play, however consider this isn’t a full recreation but. It nonetheless has a couple of teething points that I hope are addressed earlier than it leaves early entry.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Forges of Corruption Enlargement
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun was a stunning shock of a boomer shooter that I like to recommend to even these unfamiliar with Warhammer 40,000. I ended up getting it on Steam, PS5, and Change to replay. It had beautiful visuals, gunplay, and simply usually was a whole lot of enjoyable to replay on Steam Deck and PS5 since launch. I had no thought it even had DLC within the works, so Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Forges of Corruption Enlargement was an excellent greater shock. It consists of new environments, enemies, and two brand-new weapons which are superior to make use of. In case you loved the bottom recreation, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Forges of Corruption Enlargement is crucial.
Zortch
Once I was searching for extra boomer shooters, my buddy mentioned Zortch was the perfect $5 anybody might spend on Steam. I assumed he was exaggerating as common, but it surely actually is an unbelievable boomer shooter with parts of each horror and comedy thrown in. You play as Zortch on vacation taking over aliens who need to eat human brains. I couldn’t imagine this was on a customized engine. It truly is loopy how good the degrees and gameplay are for the low asking value.
Past Sundown
I can’t bear in mind why I purchased Past Sundown when it hit Steam, however I grabbed it day one, and don’t remorse it one minute. It isn’t some large step ahead for the style, however does a whole lot of issues proper with its personal allure and wonderful aesthetic. It additionally has extra of a narrative focus than you’d anticipate for a boomer shooter, however take into account that it’s an early entry launch proper now. This one has a free demo so give it a shot earlier than shopping for it. It additionally has a couple of bundles with reductions out there.
Wizordum
Again once I performed the preliminary early entry model of Wizordum, I assumed it was properly price shopping for for its premise, gameplay, and aesthetic. It lately had its new episode arrive as a free replace making Wizordum even higher. I take into account it a stunning mix of Wolf 3DS and DOOM with a colourful aesthetic that shines on the Steam Deck OLED. Give the demo a shot when you aren’t offered on it from the trailer. That is simply one in all Apogee’s finest releases shortly.
Bonus video games
The video games under are both not pure boomer shooters or have some caveats with my suggestion. Within the case of the latter, I’d wait on a reduction earlier than shopping for them.
PO’ed: Definitive Version
I hadn’t heard of PO’ed till Nightdive introduced the remaster within the type of PO’ed: Definitive Version. Having performed it, I don’t know whether it is one thing I like to recommend at full value, however the work put in is actually good. I like to recommend getting it on a reduction as a result of it’s fairly humorous, however positively not one in all my favorites on the checklist.
Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered
Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion is the ultimate recreation within the Turok trilogy, and the remaster from Nightdive is superb. The problems listed here are I don’t assume it’s pretty much as good as the primary two video games, and it’s dearer than these. If you may get it on a reduction, I like to recommend it when you play the primary two video games. Whilst somebody who solely performed Turok due to the Nightdive releases, Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered is great and value your time.
Fallen Aces
Fallen Aces is implausible, however it’s unplayable on Steam Deck proper now. I do know there are some workarounds posted on-line, however none have reliably labored for me on each my Steam Decks. I need to function Fallen Aces right here so that you control it for when it does get fastened on Steam Deck. The demo was superlative already, however the full Episode 1 Early Entry launch is mindblowing on PC. I can’t imagine it’s so low-cost proper now. New Blood actually does hate cash. Both means, I hope it will get fastened quickly so I can play it on my Steam Deck. Till then, I like to recommend shopping for it to play in your PC.
With that, you’ve gotten the second yearly (hopefully) finest boomer shooters to play on Steam Deck function. I can’t wait to see what releases within the subsequent few months and with the early entry video games getting extra content material and updates main into 2025. As common, you may learn all our previous and future Steam Deck protection right here. In case you have any suggestions for this function or what else you’d wish to see us do across the Steam Deck, tell us within the feedback under. I hope you all have an excellent day, and thanks for studying.
