Retro shooter fans have a new reason to celebrate this holiday season. Project Warlock II has officially earned Steam Deck Verified status, receiving Valve’s green check mark just in time for winter gaming on the go. The announcement arrives alongside the Retrovibe Winter Sale, which features deep discounts on multiple Steam Deck–verified titles perfect for portable play.
Whether you’re traveling for the holidays or settling in for long winter nights, Retrovibe’s lineup offers fast-paced action, tactical strategy, and retro-inspired adventures optimized for the Steam Deck experience.
Project Warlock II Achieves Steam Deck Verified Status
Now fully verified for Steam Deck, Project Warlock II delivers its demon-slaying chaos seamlessly on Valve’s handheld platform. The game is currently available at 35% off as part of the Retrovibe Winter Sale.
Inspired by genre-defining classics like Quake and Doom 64, Project Warlock II is a high-octane boomer shooter that blends 3D environments with crisp 2D sprites and an aggressive heavy metal soundtrack. Players battle through 36 vertically designed levels spread across three chapters, each starring a unique protagonist—Palmer, Urd, and Kirsten—with their own weapons, spells, and playstyles.
With massive bosses, relentless enemy waves, and vertical level design that constantly shifts combat dynamics, Project Warlock II stands out as one of the most intense retro shooters available on Steam Deck.
Retrovibe Winter Sale Highlights Steam Deck Verified Games
Alongside Project Warlock II, Retrovibe is offering a curated selection of Steam Deck Verified games at discounted prices during its Winter Sale. These titles are fully optimized for handheld gameplay, ensuring smooth performance, controller-friendly controls, and seamless portability.
Project Warlock – 85% Off
The original Project Warlock remains a must-play for fans of classic FPS design. Featuring 60 action-packed levels, 38 weapons, and spellcasting mechanics inspired by Wolfenstein and Hexen, the game sends players across time and space—from Antarctic bases to ancient Egypt—in a relentless fight against evil. Its fast-paced combat and compact level design make it ideal for Steam Deck sessions.
Shardpunk – 45% Off
Shardpunk delivers a tense blend of turn-based tactical combat and survival RPG mechanics. Set in a Victorian steampunk city overrun by rats, players lead a desperate group of survivors while managing scarce resources and making difficult moral decisions. With Shardpunk 2 recently announced, the Winter Sale offers the perfect opportunity to experience the original before the sequel arrives.
Impaler Gold – 55% Off
For players seeking quick, high-skill gameplay, Impaler Gold offers a minimalist arena roguelite experience. Movement is everything as players summon spikes to eliminate enemies, build defenses, and launch themselves across the battlefield. Featuring 8 weapons, over 50 upgrades, and striking pixel art, Impaler Gold is perfectly suited for short, adrenaline-fueled Steam Deck sessions.
B.I.O.T.A. – 60% Off
B.I.O.T.A. blends retro sci-fi action with metroidvania design, challenging players to reclaim a mutant-infested mining colony. With 8 playable characters, mech and submarine gameplay, and 54 customizable color palettes, the game evokes classic Game Boy aesthetics while delivering modern gameplay depth and full controller support on Steam Deck.
Janosik 2 – 35% Off
Rooted in Slavic folklore, Janosik 2 is a hand-drawn action-platformer featuring four playable characters, including a legendary Slovakian Highlander, a werewolf, and a vampire. Massive levels, instant revives, and three unique endings encourage exploration and replayability. Players can also dive into the Steam Deck–verified free prologue, which sets the stage for the main story.
Steam Deck Gaming Meets Retro Excellence
With Project Warlock II now Steam Deck Verified, Retrovibe continues to strengthen its reputation for delivering polished, retro-inspired games that shine on modern hardware. The Winter Sale lineup ensures that players can take intense shooters, tactical survival, and classic platforming wherever they go this holiday season.
As the year comes to a close, Retrovibe looks ahead to 2026 with more retro-flavored adventures on the horizon—proving that old-school design still thrives on next-gen platforms.
