10 Best Games That Run At 90FPS On Steam Deck OLED

The Steam Deck is widely regarded as one of the best gaming handhelds on the market. The console is backed by a budding community and retails at an affordable price point. Its success prompted Valve to release the Steam Deck OLED just a year later, which boasts several improvements over the original model.

The most significant of these is the support for a 90Hz OLED screen, allowing gamers to experience smoother gameplay. There are plenty of games that can be played on the Steam Deck OLED at 90FPS, the best of which are listed below.

10 Moonlighter

Metascore: 74

Moonlighter is equal parts Roguelite and RPG. The game follows the story of an ambitious shopkeeper named Will in the Rynoka region. By day, Will is a shopkeeper; by night, he is an adventurer, risking his life exploring mysterious dungeons that have appeared near his hometown. In typical Roguelite fashion, players need to be cautious when exploring the dungeons, as they are packed with dangerous monsters and tough, hard-to-beat bosses.

As players make their way through the dungeons, they can find Green chests to store their loot. These chests will appear randomly as players explore further, giving them a chance to stash their hard-earned items. If things get too overwhelming, players can return to their shop to rest and recover.

However, if they let their greed run wild, players risk losing all their loot, which will affect their earnings in the shop. This, in turn, will limit how quickly they can upgrade their character. Thankfully, Moonlighter plays without any hiccups on the Steam Deck OLED and runs at a near-constant 90FPS at all times.

9 Cat Quest 2

Metascore: 76

Cat Quest II is a charming RPG with a cutesy storyline. The game revolves around two fallen kings, a dog, and a cat, who are on a quest to reclaim their kingdom from tyrannical forces. The idea is to prevent their kingdoms from fighting each other, who are trying to get into the good graces of an entity called Aelius.

The game has a satisfying combat mechanic, and players can use melee weapons and magic to turn the tides of battle in their favor. The game’s difficulty scales linearly, keeping the gameplay enjoyable throughout its run. Additionally, the game can be played solo, or players can have their friends get in on the action, as the title also supports fantastic co-op play. Notably, the game runs at 90FPS on the Steam Deck OLED, making its adorable albeit speedy gameplay more fun.

8 Sakuna: Of Rice And Ruin

Metascore: 80

Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is an action RPG and a farming simulator packaged in one. The game revolves around Sakuna, a bratty Harvest goddess who finds herself exiled to a Demon island. The reason is, Sakuna allowed a bunch of humans to enter the Lofty Realm, which is otherwise reserved for gods. What follows is a series of events in which players battle it out in intricately designed 2.5D environments to collect resources for their camp.

The game runs quite well on the Steam Deck OLED, and it should run at a near-consistent 90FPS at all times. Despite being a couple of years old, the visuals hold up to this date, and the game offers a charming storyline to boot, too.

7 Superhot

Metascore: 82

Superhot is an FPS shooter with a unique game mechanic wherein time only moves when the player does. Players have to nudge their character forward, dodging bullets, melee attacks, and more in a slow-motion, Matrix-style combat sequence.

As the game progresses, it can get quite challenging as players have to fend off waves of enemies. With that said, gamers with a penchant for shooters will be able to wrap up the game in no time, as it doesn’t have a lengthy campaign. Thankfully, the game runs without hiccups on the Steam Deck and comfortably nets around 90FPS.

6 Death’s Door

Metascore: 85

Death’s Door is a pleasing Action game that puts gamers in the shoes of a Crow, a reaper of souls who works at the prestigious Reaping Commission. The game’s premise is simple: players must reap the souls of challenging monsters. Upon successfully completing their first mission, players find themselves in a conundrum when the soul they reaped is stolen at the start of the game.

Outfitted with a variety of weapons, players must then undertake a simple, albeit challenging, mission to open Death’s Door and uncover the Reaping Commission’s dark secrets. The game’s mechanics are fluid and easy to grasp but tough to master. As prefaced above, players will be able to use a host of weapons to take down bosses and their minions. Additionally, the game is chock-full of interesting puzzles.

While the game runs at 60FPS by default, players will have to disable a couple of in-game settings — including reflections, ambient occlusion, and chromatic aberration — to get it running at a smooth 90FPS.

5 Octopath Traveler 2

Metascore: 85

Octopath Traveler 2 is an excellent sequel to its namesake. The game features stunning HD-2D graphics and beautifully designed 2.5D environments. However, unlike its predecessor, the game boasts a more nuanced and compelling story, as well as more relatable and interesting characters.

As with the original game, there are eight protagonists, each with their own story divided into four to five chapters. In addition, players will have the opportunity to explore “crossed paths,” a new feature that allows two in-game characters to travel together and embark on a separate adventure.

The game’s turn-based combat is quite dynamic, and players can use a concoction of spells, weapons, and status effects to win a fight. The game has a truckload of content ranging from challenging boss fights to finding powerful and hidden weapons. The icing on the cake is that the title runs at 90FPS on the Steam Deck OLED, too.

4 Oxygen Not Included

Metascore: 86

Fans of the simulation genre will find a lot to like about Oxygen Not Included. In the game, players must fend off dangers — such as running out of oxygen and food deprivation — and build a thriving community of space colonists. Oxygen Not Included is quite intricate and lets players control every aspect of their colony. As such, you must perform tasks like excavation, plumbing, and manage the colony’s resources judiciously.

In addition, players must also build leisure zones and improve the quality of life in their colony, such as elevating the quality of food. It should be noted that while the game runs at 90FPS, players may notice the frame rate dip to the low 80s at times. A good way to mitigate the issue is by enabling low-quality textures, which don’t take too much away from the game’s visuals but offer a more consistent frame rate.

3 Sea Of Stars

Metascore: 87

Sea of Stars is a new-age RPG with old-school and retro graphics. Although it uses pixelated environments, the game is brimming with sharp detail. The statement holds true for the story, too. Granted, the plot can get confusing at times, but put in enough hours, and Sea of Stars delivers a satisfying and coforting RPG experience. The game runs flawlessly on the Steam Deck OLED and consistently runs at 90FPS.

The plot revolves around two Solstice Warriors: Zale and Valere. Solstice Warriors are powerful mages who can conjure and use Eclipse magic to fend off dwellers. Dwellers are powerful creatures only susceptible to Eclipse magic. They were created by a rogue alchemist called Fleshmancer. Without giving away too many spoilers, gamers will take on the role of either Zale or Valere and embark on a long journey, during which they’ll meet like-minded individuals to save their world — and then some.

2 Hollow Knight

Metascore: 90

Gamers looking for a formidable platformer will feel at home with Hollow Knight. The game is a Metroidvania, meaning players are free to explore its vast map. Players must also backtrack to previously locked areas once they unlock advanced movement abilities. The game’s difficulty is further compounded thanks to its challenging boss fights.

Needless to say, Hollow Knight offers lots of replayability and a lengthy story. In addition, it features beautiful 2D environments and smart level designs that absolutely pop on the Steam Deck OLED’s screen. The game runs at 90FPS, too, which is excellent.

1 Hades

Metascore: 93

Hades is an exceptional Roguelike game that runs great on the Steam Deck OLED. Players take on the role of Zagreus, the son of Hades, as he attempts to escape from the Underworld to reach Mount Olympus. Staying true to the Roguelike genre, Hades boasts challenging combat and nerve-wracking boss fights.

Thankfully, Olympians assist players in their journey by allowing them to use an assortment of godly powers, greatly varying up each run to feel distinct from the last. With its stunning visuals, the game’s colorful areas come to life on the Steam Deck’s OLED display. Hades features high-octane combat that looks absolutely stunning on the console’s new and improved 90Hz screen.