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DeckFilter

Filters

Stop scrolling. Start with the games that fit.

DeckFilter turns a Steam library or wishlist into a shorter list you can use on the couch. First I want to know whether a game feels right on the Deck. Then the rest of the decision can happen naturally: how much time I have, what it costs, whether people like it, and whether I can play it the way I want.

DeckFilter library filter modal with Steam Deck compatibility, language, achievement, review, playtime, and bookmark filters
DeckFilter wishlist filter modal with price, discount, demo, release year, ProtonDB, and review filters

Library filters

Turn the pile of owned games into a playable shortlist

Library filters are for the backlog moment: I already own these games, but I do not want to scroll for ten minutes before playing one. I usually check whether a game is a good Steam Deck fit first. After that, the question gets more personal: do I want something short, something unfinished, the right language support, or just a game that matches the mood tonight?

Steam Deck fit

Keep the games that match how you want to play on the Deck.

  • Deck Verified
  • SteamOS
  • Controller support
  • ProtonDB

Time and progress

Find a short pick, a half-finished save, or something you have not started yet.

  • Time to Beat
  • Unplayed only
  • Unfinished only
  • Achievements

Library cleanup

Keep bookmarks and older releases from crowding the list when they are not useful right now.

  • Hide bookmarked
  • Release year
  • Steam reviews

Game details

Check genre and language support before you open the store page.

  • Tags
  • Interface language
  • Full audio
  • Subtitles
DeckFilter library filter modal with Steam Deck compatibility, language, achievement, review, playtime, and bookmark filters

Wishlist filters

Decide what is worth buying before the sale timer wins

Wishlist filters keep the buying decision honest. The sale price is still there, but it sits next to the Deck checks, demo availability, reviews, and the time it might take to finish. A low price should not be the only reason a game makes the cut.

Store signals

A sale looks better when price, discount, and demo status are all in the same place.

  • Price
  • Discounts only
  • Demo available
  • Wishlist rank

Steam Deck checks

Avoid buying a game that looks cheap but fights the device.

  • Deck Verified
  • SteamOS
  • Controller support
  • ProtonDB

Playtime and release

Separate new releases, older maybes, and short games you might actually finish.

  • Time to Beat
  • Release year

Fit checks

Use tags, languages, and reviews to decide whether the deal fits how you play.

  • Tags
  • Languages
  • Steam reviews
DeckFilter wishlist filter modal with price, discount, demo, release year, ProtonDB, and review filters

Filter recipes

Use filters like a decision, not a checklist

The point is not to admire every option. It is to answer the question you already have: what can I play tonight, what is worth buying, or what should I finish next?

A safe Deck pick tonight

Keep the shaky picks out of the way, then choose from games that should feel good on the Deck.

  • Verified
  • Gold or better
  • Under 10 hours

A sale game worth checking

Use wishlist filters when price is tempting but you still want Deck context before buying.

  • Discounted
  • Demo available
  • Positive reviews

Something I can finish

Find owned games that are short, unfinished, and still have progress left to chase.

  • Unfinished only
  • Mid or shorter
  • Achievements

A game in the right language

Combine language support with tags when subtitles or full audio matter more than the genre label.

  • Full audio
  • Subtitles
  • Adventure tags

Detailed filters

Some choices are better in their own sheet. Pick a Time to Beat range, search tags, choose ProtonDB tiers, set a release year, check language support, or cap the price without leaving the filter flow.

DeckFilter Time to Beat filter modal with presets, an hour range slider, and objective selection

Time to Beat

Choose a rough length, then tune the hour range and objective.

DeckFilter tag filter modal with searchable Steam tags, result counts, and a selected Action-Adventure tag

Tags

Search tags and use the counts to find the mood you are actually after.

DeckFilter ProtonDB filter modal with tier choices and result counts

ProtonDB

Pick the ProtonDB tiers you trust before a game reaches the shortlist.

DeckFilter release year filter modal with year presets and a range slider

Release year

Use quick year presets when newer releases or older sale maybes are crowding the list.

DeckFilter language filter modal with search, full audio choices, and selected languages

Languages

Check interface, full audio, and subtitle support separately.

DeckFilter price range filter modal with price presets and a range slider

Price

Set a quick ceiling before another cheap wishlist game sneaks into the cart.