We've rounded up our favorite games to play on handhelds like Steam Deck and Xbox Ally X — And they're all discounted for Cyber Monday

Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1/2

My personal game of the year is almost certain to become the game of the year at The Game Awards, and it's on sale right now. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a veritable masterpiece, and it's a great fit for handhelds like Xbox Ally X with its excellent controller support and wonderfully strategic, turn-based combat. It's also available through Xbox Game Pass with complete Xbox Play Anywhere support. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

By the way, dbrand is also taking $45 off Killswitch Ultra Kits, with free playing cards as a little gift. It's my accessory of choice. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

The JSAUX docking station has been a close friend to my Steam Deck for some time now. It sits in it when it's charging on my desk, it connects it up to my monitor when I want a bigger screen, and importantly, it makes it so I can use a keyboard and mouse when I want to use the desktop. It's tiny, but has all the USB, HDMI and Ethernet ports you need to transform a handheld into a full desktop rig. — Richard Devine, Managing Editor

I finally got around to playing this thing on my Steam Deck — the game everyone was talking about months ago, and I was too much of a hipster to try it. Turns out it's simple enough for pick-up-and-play but deep enough to hook me over the weekend. If you like simplistic games like Balatro, you'll probably like this. Barely stresses the Deck, and the battery lasts for ages. — Ben Wilson, Senior Editor

I FINALLY bought Spider-Man Remastered after passing over countless other deals in the past, and I couldn't be happier with how it's running on my Steam Deck. Web-slinging in the Big Apple from the comfort of my couch? I have no complaints. — Cale Hunt, Contributor

I just grabbed Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition (2014) for only $2.99 — down from $19.99 — and it’s blowing me away. Running at a smooth 60FPS on Steam Deck, it feels tailor‑made for portable play. I had no idea the cast was stacked with names like Tom Wilkinson, Lucy Liu, and Emma Stone, which makes the story hit even harder. Honestly, I totally missed this game when it first came out, but right now it’s the perfect open‑world action adventure to just mess around, explore Hong Kong, and have fun. — Daniel Rubino, Editor-in-Chief

I picked up the JSAUX 2‑Pack Anti‑Glare Screen Protector for Steam Deck on Black Friday for only $11.99, and it’s easily one of the best accessory deals out there. I’m a huge fan of anti‑glare for gaming — it makes handheld play so much smoother — and JSAUX consistently nails both quality and price. I even picked up a pack for my original Lenovo Legion Go, since that’s my go‑to at home, while the Steam Deck is perfect for travel or when I want a different vibe. If you don't like anti-glare, that's fine, as they also make an HD Clarity option for $7.99, also on sale, which is a great deal. — Daniel Rubino, Editor-in-Chief

I just bought Dave the Diver a few days ago, and I've been hooked (hehe) on it ever since. It runs beautifully on my Xbox Ally X, has a playful pixel-art style, and has a fun game loop that keeps me coming back for more. By day, I can explore the watery depths, catch fish, and upgrade my gear to be a more efficient diver. By night, I use my catches to run a sushi restaurant and try to improve it to earn more money. There have been several surprises so far, and limited-time events that give me something to work toward. It's a really fun game for any PC handheld. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

Windows Central review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I personally own this bag, and can easily recommend it to any handheld owner since I've personally verified that it fits the Xbox Ally/Xbox Ally X, ROG Ally/ ROG Ally X, Legion Go, Legion Go 2, Legion Go S, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2. It offers plenty of storage space for my accessories, thick padding for my handhelds, and the shoulder strap makes it so I can keep my hands free for other things when I'm traveling. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

2025 has been absolutely stellar for new games and sequels alike, with Supergiant Games’ Hades 2 a particular favorite of mine. Full disclosure, Hades II isn't on sale. However, this massive roguelike takes everything that worked well in the first game and polishes it to a mirror moonlight sheen. That roguelike nature means it's perfect for playing in bursts and taking on the go. I’ve had an absolute blast taking down Chronos already, and I’ll be giving it a replay whenever I’m (hopefully) able to grab an Xbox Ally X. — Samuel Tolbert, Contributor

As a bonus, you might want to consider grabbing an Xbox Game Pass subscription. Many of us here at Windows Central take advantage of it on our various handhelds. This membership grants access to hundreds of games on PC and Xbox, so you can jump from one title to the next as soon as you're done playing. This is the cheapest way to secure stackable 3-month codes, saving you nearly 50% compared to paying per-month after Xbox's recent price increases. You're still saving 20% even going by pre-price increase costs. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor