Coverage and recommendations for independent games, including lesser-known titles and hidden gems.
Most indie games will tell you on the store page whether they need a connection, but the surest check is to launch the game with your internet off. This guide walks through both steps.
Several well-known indie and classic games run on weak PCs and need no connection once installed. Here are the picks worth starting with, grouped by the kind of play they offer.
Indie games often do not need full performance, so capping the frame rate and dimming the screen can stretch your Steam Deck's battery. Here is what to change first.
