I got an OLED 1 TB for my birthday yesterday and I’m looking for titles I can download to play when I’m off shore on a ship. I like FPS games but am always looking for the next adventure. What do you suggest?
Edit- are there any Lemmy communities I should be checking out too? Aside from this one?
I like FPS games
HDoom and Gal*Gun series
Receiver 2 is a twist on the FPS/shooter genre where you need to more meticulously operate your weapon. The game happens inside a weird dream-like world. I think it has a native Linux version.
Crypt of the Necrodancer is a great rogue-like music-based game. Best game of 2015 imho. Has a native Linux version.
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Just tried Severed Steel this week after trying the demo for the studios next game on next fest last week. It’s an incredible movement shooter with a great soundtrack and really satisfying gameplay. Highly recommend. Regularly goes on sale for five dollars and it’s a steel at that price. :)
Doom and Neon White are on sale right now. You also might want to check out games with the Boomer Shooter tag.
Just a tip: when asking for game recommendations, it usually helps narrow things down if you give some examples of games you’ve already played and enjoyed.
Portal 1 and 2. The spin off Aperture Desk Job is also an introductory game for the Steam Deck, explaining all the controls.
Apart from that there should be a top games played on Steam Deck somewhere around here.
When you start playing shooters on the Deck try to get comfortable with gyro aiming and maybe flick stick. Many games don’t have aim assist on the PC, so aiming with a stick is harder than on consoles.
I already downloaded DeskJob! Thanks!
Monster Hunter World works surprisingly well.
I was going to get this, but then read that the new DRM made it unplayable on deck. Is that not true?
I tried it (monster hunter rise) after the DRM update and it’s working fine now.
That was for Monster Hunter Rise/Sunbreak. I think Capcom fixed the steam deck issue now.
Monster Hunter World still works perfectly for me.
Sweet, thanks for the info
I don’t know how much the Navy still resembles my time, but back then if you didn’t want your PSP stolen by some shitbag, you painted it pink. Nobody ever stole pink electronics.
While that would probably still work, I’m not in the Navy.
Well have fun at sea, whatever you’re doing! Don’t forget to go on deck at night. Hopefully they shut the lights off so you can see bioluminescence and the stars.
I’m on a tug and barge unit, I do shut the deck lights , it’s amazing
It’s one of the few things I really miss. God, those nights!
‘Metal gear 5, the phantom pain’ and ‘Death Standing’ both look amazing on the deck and are worth checking out if you don’t mind Kojima studio’s whole deal!
I didn’t even think of MGS5 on the Deck! I’d bet it runs great and it’s easily one of the best stealth action games ever made. The story was a bit of a let down, but that gameplay made up for it.
It looks amazing, too! If Konami would hire a crew to go fix up the level scripting and maybe flush out some content, it’d compete with current releases
Recently installed MGSV on Deck and having a blast. It runs really well and I forgot how awesome the game is.
Risk of Rain 2. It’s actually not First person, but Third person shooter. There’s endless content due to the random nature. It’s very difficult in the beginning imo but gets better as you learn the game and how to curate your items a bit
Two great games that are perfect for Steam Deck - Hades and Hollow Knight.
Both of those games are at the top of their genres. They are fantastic games, and they do play great on the Deck.
I did a full playthrough of Hollow Knight when I got my OLED deck (except some of the extra Godhome challenge stuff). It was gorgeous and got 8-9 hours of play from a full charge. Highly recommended.
If you like platformers, I highly recommend Pizza Tower.
The platforming is as if Wario Land and Sonic had a baby. And it’s more refined than both of those games. The art is amazing, and it’s reminiscent of old cartoons like Ren & Stimpy and Courage the Cowardly Dog. And don’t even get me started about the music, there’s some absolute bangers in there and the tracks add a lot to every level.
My 10-year-old son was hopelessly addicted to this for months.
Lemmy communities you should keep an eye out for is: !gamedeals@lemmy.world for freebees and discounts. The other social media site that shall not be named also has a similar community with the same name.
As for new games when in doubt, Humble Bundle. They currently have some fantastic game deals right now if you are a fan of Capcom or Indi games. Outside of the Destiny 2 bundle I’ve heard nothing but positives from them.
Now as you say you are new to PC gaming I’m going to recommend you some niche/personal fav games of mine that either aren’t on consoles, or aren’t know well on consoles.
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Antichamber, a first person “shooter”, that’s more of a mind bending puzzle game. The most atmospheric game I’ve played and a wonderful time.
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Most thing from Valve, Half Life 1 & 2, Left for Dead, etc. All good fund and often onsale for dirt cheap. Get it if you find it for the right price. The YouTube series “Freeman’s Mind” is worth a watch if you want a see what the gameplay is like.
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Portal 1 & 2, Valve FPS and puzzle games. Well known, and obviously recommended. Play in order is advised.
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Slime Rancher if you are looking for a framing game in the first person
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Star Wars Dark Forces, Star Wars in the Doom Engine. Not the biggest fan but it’s the first in a series of fun adventure games.
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Star Wars Jedi Knight Dark Forces II, This is an interesting genera of game. It is a FPS, but it’s in the mission structure of the old doom games. With a narrative of Star Wars. There are light sabers, and you can cut off your enemies limbs. Fun time
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Star Wars Jedi Knight II/Jedi Academe, aka Dark Forces III. Same as the first game but you get your saber quicker. Had a blast with academe.
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Super Hot: Super. Hot. Super. Hot. Super. Hot.
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Team Fortress 2. Team based hero FPS before Overwatch. I’ve heard the quality went down recently but I haven’t checked.
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Wolfenstein The New Order. Just a very angry dude killing nazi’s what’s there not to love.
What do you like about Slime Rancher? I tried to play it but I didn’t really understand what I was doing. And then one of the slimes scared me (lol) so I haven’t tried again
Exploration and slime optimization.
The exploration was more just looking around, and since the game is finished I can explore to my heart’s content.
As for slime optimization, the farm has only so many plots of land. So mixing your slimes into mixed slimes lets you feed the slimes easier to feed and maintain.
The goal being a farm that doesn’t create monsters from free roaming plorts while making the most money.
I’m in it for the exploration and without guides its a good time sink
That makes sense! Thanks for the explanation. I think I will give it another shot.
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If there’s any retro games you like, consider emulating!
Also, just wanted to say that I enjoy docking my deck to the TV and playing with a controller. Been playing Ark Survival Evolved with my brother all week
