Fanatical has launched a tempting mystery bundle for Steam Deck owners: for just $4.99 (or £4.99 / €5.09) you receive three Steam Deck-verified games. Each bundle guarantees a minimum retail value of $20, and every included title has at least 1,000 reviews with an overall Steam rating of “Very Positive” or higher. That makes this an exceptionally low-risk way to add quality titles to your handheld library.
How the Bundle Works
Buy the mystery pack, and Fanatical will deliver three random games that meet the Deck-verified and review-score requirements. You can buy multiple bundles if you want to increase your chances of landing a specific title, but note that a single bundle will never contain duplicate games.
Hidden VIP Packs — What You Could Win
Some purchases randomly unlock a hidden “VIP” variant of the bundle with higher-value titles. The VIP pool may include big releases and deluxe editions, such as:
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater — Digital Deluxe Edition
- Dune: Awakening — Ultimate Edition
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
- Hell Is Us — Deluxe Edition
- Cronos: The New Dawn — Deluxe Edition
Landing a VIP pack can massively increase the bundle’s value — but remember the VIP selection is assigned at random and isn’t guaranteed for every buyer.
Compatibility Notes
While the promotion advertises Steam Deck-verified games, a few of the marquee VIP titles (for example, Metal Gear Solid Delta and Hell Is Us) are listed by Fanatical as high-value items even though they currently do not run on the Steam Deck. The core promise of the bundle — three Deck-verified games per pack — still holds, but it’s worth keeping this distinction in mind if Deck compatibility is your top priority.
Why This Deal Is Worth Considering
- Low cost, guaranteed value: $4.99 for three games with a total value of at least $20 is a strong bargain.
- Curated quality: Each title must have a “Very Positive” (or better) review score from at least 1,000 Steam reviewers, so you’re unlikely to get junk.
- Perfect for Steam Deck owners: Deck-verified tags mean these games should play well on Valve’s handheld.
- Chance at big wins: The VIP packs offer the thrill of possibly scoring a high-value release for almost nothing.
Drawbacks to Keep in Mind
- Randomness: You can’t pick the games — the pack is a gamble by design.
- Potential duplicates across multiple buys: Buying several bundles increases your odds of repeats between different bundles.
- VIP compatibility caveat: Some high-value VIP inclusions may not actually be Deck-compatible despite their presence in the VIP prize pool.
How to Buy
Visit Fanatical’s mystery bundle page to purchase. The promotion typically sells quickly while in stock, so if you want to try your luck, don’t wait too long. (You can purchase more than one bundle in a single order if you want to try for a VIP pack.)
Final Verdict
If you own a Steam Deck and want to expand your portable library without spending much, this Fanatical mystery bundle is an excellent deal. For $4.99 you’ll get three vetted, high-quality games and the slim chance of hitting a high-value VIP prize. Just be aware of the random nature of the offer and the note that some VIP games may not run on the Deck despite being high value.