Boiling Steam reported on January 17, 2026, that four newly released games have achieved Steam Deck Verified or Playable status. These titles, which became available between January 10 and January 17, 2026, met specific criteria related to user ratings for inclusion in their selection. One notable addition highlighted is "Big Hops," a retro 3D platformer. This report focuses specifically on Steam Deck compatibility, differentiating it from the broader announcement made last week regarding 43 native Linux games added to Steam between January 7-14, 2026. The continued stream of new games optimized or compatible with the Steam Deck indicates ongoing expansion of the gaming ecosystem for Valve's handheld.