These games have great compatibility with trackpads and are great to play on PC and Steam Decks.
Gaming has evolved into a universal language, transcending age, experience, and even hardware barriers. While the gaming world loves the ease of controllers, the tactile satisfaction of keyboards, or the immersion of console setups, there are some situations where a trackpad is the only present accessory.
Contrary to popular belief, you do not always need a fancy gaming mouse or a console controller to enjoy thrilling gameplay. There is a growing selection of games that are not only accessible but surprisingly enjoyable when played with a trackpad. There are a host of games, from strategy simulations to fast-paced action titles, which can astonish players when played with a trackpad, and here are a few of them.
Updated December 4, 2024, by Hamza Haq: While trackpads have always been a thing gamers with a laptop have had to contend with, it’s the release of the Steam Deck that has pushed the idea of using the trackpad to play games to the forefront of players’ minds. The convenience and portability of the Steam Deck is hard to give up, especially for those who travel frequently and cannot take their gaming PC along with them. 12 Syberia: The World Before
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, GeForce Now · See more
Developers: Microïds, Koalabs, Microids Studio Paris
Genres: Puzzle Video Game, point-and-click adventure
Release date: March 18, 2022
This is the fourth installment of the Syberia game franchise, which features two playable characters who journey through continents and time. Dana, the first character, is a pianist whose life is about to be changed forever by the start of the Second World War, and Kate Walker, the second, is a prisoner at the salt mine who goes in search of her true identity after a tragic event.
This installment has a lot of exploring and puzzle-solving, featuring many iconic characters and stunning scenery, which it is well known for.11 Deponia Doomsday
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, Amazon Luna
Genres: Adventure game, Puzzle Video Game, Indie game, Adventure
Developer: Daedalic Entertainment
Release date: March 1, 2016
Deponia Doomsday is a parallel released after the end of the Deponia trilogy, still employing the classic point-and-click adventure system. Rufus, the playable character, travels through different locations, exploring, collecting items, and continuing the plot from Goodbye Deponia.
NPC characters are more interactive, with Rufus able to conversate with them. The game still contains numerous puzzles, with some of them needing collectible items to be solved to advance and clear the story. It is also filled with optional minigames that offer variety to keep the players interested.10 Civilization 6
Civilization 6 is a turn-based strategy game with the overarching objective of nurturing the evolution of a civilization, starting from a little settlement and growing into a powerful empire across countless millennia.
Players aim to achieve one of the conditions needed to win the game by developing their city, founding new ones, researching technological advancements, and investing in military might to protect the towns.
