Steam Deck games like PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
Below are 8 Steam Deck-friendly games similar to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE (8 Verified, the rest Playable), ranked by player overlap. Every pick has Valve's compat stamp — Verified means full controller support and default settings just work; Playable means a small first-launch tweak (control remap or text size) gets you there. imho.run pulls compat status straight from Valve's own endpoint, refreshed daily.
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Ranked picks
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Dahlia View
Deck Verified alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.
A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.
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Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan
Deck Verified alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.
Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan is a wholesome, creature capture, 2.5D Adventure-Puzzle-Platformer with over 30 hours of gameplay!
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Saltsea Chronicles
Deck Verified alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.
It begins with a kidnapped captain and a stolen ship. Where it leads next? That’s up to you… In this story-driven adventure game you will explore strange and wonderful communities, uncover a deep conspiracy, and chart a journey through twists and turns, difficulties and delights.
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The End of the Sun
Deck Verified alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.
You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.
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No Longer Home
Deck Verified alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.
No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.
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BROK the InvestiGator
Deck Verified alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.
An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?
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Kathy Rain: Director's Cut
Deck Verified alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.
The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.
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Staffer Reborn
Deck Verified alternative to PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.
Staffer Reborn is a game of supernatural abilities and logical deduction set in 1960s America. It tells the story of a man trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection caused by his supernatural ability and the investigator who was recruited to help.