It’s a big one for GeForce NOW this week, and not because of the game list. After years of workarounds, the official native app for Steam Deck is finally here. No browser hacks, no awkward installs — this is the real thing. And yes, we’ve put it to the test.
Steam Deck Gets Native GFN App
After years of browser workarounds and clunky setups, the native GeForce NOW app for Steam Deck is finally here. It marks a huge milestone for portable cloud gaming. No more booting through desktop mode and fussing with Chrome tweaks. This is a real app, running straight from Gaming Mode with a cleaner interface, better stability, and full feature support.
We’ve spent time testing it across a range of titles, both docked and handheld. The results are impressive. Games like DOOM: The Dark Ages, Forza Motorsport, and Destiny 2 run at full settings with HDR, DLSS, and wireless rumble all intact. It genuinely feels like a console-class experience squeezed into a portable shell. The performance isn’t just passable — it’s shockingly smooth.
That said, it’s not perfect. The UI still needs refinement, especially when docked at 4K or managing large game libraries. But in terms of raw functionality and user experience, it’s the biggest leap forward GeForce NOW has taken on handheld. Want a full breakdown of how it performs and where it still needs work? Read our full hands-on review here.
Let’s get into the six new games joining GeForce NOW this week.
Nice Day for Fishing – Steam
This quirky little indie might not be on everyone’s radar, but it’s got charm to spare. Nice Day for Fishing casts players into the middle of a small town mystery, all while pretending to be a laid-back fishing sim. It blends narrative choices, exploration, and a surprisingly dark undertone beneath its peaceful pixel art surface. A fresh release launching day-and-date on GFN.
Cash Cleaner Simulator – Steam
It sounds like a parody, and maybe it is. But Cash Cleaner Simulator lets you launder fake money through increasingly ridiculous scenarios, from dodgy car washes to retro game stores. It’s the kind of satirical sim that’s found a cult following, and its arrival on GeForce NOW means you can start your digital money-laundering empire on almost any device.
Tokyo Xtreme Racer – Steam
A cult-classic Japanese racing series returns to Western audiences via the cloud. Tokyo Xtreme Racer is all about highway duels in neon-lit cityscapes. You’ll race for dominance on Tokyo’s expressways, tweaking your car and challenging rivals in one-on-one battles. Its blend of style, customization, and high-speed risk makes it one of the more unique additions to GFN this month.
The Last Spell – Steam
Already popular with fans of tactical RPGs and survival challenges, The Last Spell brings turn-based combat and base defense together in a roguelite format. You’ll defend your town from nightly hordes using magic, melee, and plenty of strategy. It’s tough, stylish, and now streamable through GeForce NOW for even easier drop-in sessions.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon – Steam
This one’s been in Early Access but is already shaping up to be one of the more ambitious dark fantasy RPGs in recent memory. Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon throws you into a twisted Arthurian world with open-world exploration, rich lore, and first-person combat. Think Elder Scrolls meets grimdark storytelling.
Torque Drift 2 – Epic Games Store
Built on blockchain tech and focused on car culture, Torque Drift 2 is about building, customizing, and showing off your ride. It mixes drift racing with collectibility and real-world brand integration. Whether you care about the Web3 side or not, it’s still a slick drift racer joining GFN this week via the Epic Games Store.
That’s the Lot This Week
A modest game list, but a massive leap forward for handheld cloud gaming with the Steam Deck app launch. We’ll be keeping a close eye on how NVIDIA evolves it in the coming months.
More GFN-Covered Updates
Game Mode Now covers GeForce NOW and nothing else. So if it’s here, it’s because it matters to GFN players. In addition to this week’s game drops, here are three major updates worth checking out:
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows gets its first DLC and major update
- The Division 2 launches new DLC and game-changing update
- Session: Skate Sim enters Year 3 with roadmap and new features
We’ve got more coverage rolling out every day. Check out all the latest GFN news here.
