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Steam Deck games: 1,592 Catalogued (2026)

Which games run well on a Steam Deck?

Games Valve has tested and rated Verified or Playable on the Deck.

1,592 games, top 25 ranked below

How this list is built. Valve rates the game Verified or Playable in its own compatibility report. Membership is that rule, nothing assigned by us, so you can check any entry against its own store page. The order below is the GamingPickz Score, the same one every ranked list uses.

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The same 25 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

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Axes are fitted to these 25 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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Every point links to that game's entry. The value map and the reception map are fixed views of the same data.

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No paid placement, no favouritism, live third-party data

Placed by the published method, not by us. Every coordinate is computed from the axis definitions and weights printed on this site. Nobody moves a point. See the axes.
Nothing here is paid for. No sponsored placements, no promoted slots, no arrangement of any kind affects a position. If that ever changes it will be labelled and sit outside the ranking.
No favouritism, including our own. The 16 games we have written full reviews of are scored by exactly the same formula as the other 1,510, from the same third-party inputs, and they land where it puts them. Our own opinion of a game does not enter its coordinates.
A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

25 best steam deck games, ranked

Ordered by GamingPickz Score. Every figure links back to the source that produced it.

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1
Baldur's Gate 3
Best for: Players who need accessibility options that actually exist
9.2GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Baldur's Gate 3 at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Larian Studios
Player sentiment 97% positive of 855,414 Critics 96/100
Price $59.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size 150 GB Accessibility 10 declared features
Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 855,414 reviews, then blends with the 96 critic aggregate, giving 9.2.
What the data supports
- 97% positive across 855,414 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
- Declares 10 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.
Worth checking first
- Flagged for mature content on its store page.
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2
Portal 2
Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified
9.1GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Portal 2 at a glance
Released 2011 Studio Valve
Player sentiment 99% positive of 466,026 Critics 95/100
Price $9.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size 8 GB Accessibility 7 declared features
Raw 99% shrinks to 99.0 on 466,026 reviews, then blends with the 95 critic aggregate, giving 9.1.
What the data supports
- 99% positive across 466,026 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
- Declares 7 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.
PC
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3
Hades
Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified
9.0GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Hades at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Supergiant Games
Player sentiment 98% positive of 308,085 Critics 93/100
Price $24.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size 15 GB Accessibility 1 declared feature
Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 308,085 reviews, then blends with the 93 critic aggregate, giving 9.0.
What the data supports
- 98% positive across 308,085 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
PC
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4
Half-Life 2
Best for: Players who need accessibility options that actually exist
9.0GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Half-Life 2 at a glance
Released 2004 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 98% positive of 278,618 Critics 96/100
Price $9.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size 6.35 GB Accessibility 9 declared features
Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 278,618 reviews, then blends with the 96 critic aggregate, giving 9.0.
What the data supports
- 98% positive across 278,618 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
- Declares 9 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.
Worth checking first
- Flagged for mature content on its store page.
Android Android Tablet PC PlayStation 3 Xbox Xbox 360
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5
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Best for: Players who need accessibility options that actually exist
8.9GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at a glance
Released 2015 Studio CD Projekt RED
Player sentiment 97% positive of 885,535 Critics 93/100
Price $49.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size 50 GB Accessibility 9 declared features
Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 885,535 reviews, then blends with the 93 critic aggregate, giving 8.9.
What the data supports
- 97% positive across 885,535 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
- Declares 9 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.
Worth checking first
- Flagged for mature content on its store page.
PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X and Series S Nintendo Switch
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6
Hollow Knight
Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified
8.9GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Hollow Knight at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Team Cherry
Player sentiment 97% positive of 559,290 Critics 87/100
Price $14.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size 9 GB Accessibility 1 declared feature
Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 559,290 reviews, then blends with the 87 critic aggregate, giving 8.9.
What the data supports
- 97% positive across 559,290 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
- Small install at 9 GB.
PC
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7
Lethal Company
Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence
8.9GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
Lethal Company at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Zeekerss
Player sentiment 97% positive of 510,597 Critics No aggregate
Price $9.99 Steam Deck playable
Install size 4 GB Accessibility 3 declared features
Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 510,597 reviews, giving 8.9. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.
What the data supports
- 97% positive across 510,597 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Small install at 4 GB.
Worth checking first
- Flagged for mature content on its store page.
PC
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8
People Playground
Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence
8.9GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
People Playground at a glance
Released 2019 Studio mestiez
Player sentiment 98% positive of 317,401 Critics No aggregate
Price $9.99 Steam Deck playable
Install size 0.34 GB Accessibility 0 declared features
Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 317,401 reviews, giving 8.9. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.
What the data supports
- 98% positive across 317,401 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Small install at 0.34 GB.
Worth checking first
- Flagged for mature content on its store page.
PC
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9
Schedule I
Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence
8.9GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
Schedule I at a glance
Released 2025 Studio TVGS
Player sentiment 98% positive of 314,499 Critics No aggregate
Price $19.99 Steam Deck playable
Install size 8 GB Accessibility 6 declared features
Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 314,499 reviews, giving 8.9. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.
What the data supports
- 98% positive across 314,499 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Small install at 8 GB.
Worth checking first
- Flagged for mature content on its store page.
PC
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10
Portal
Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category
8.9GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Portal at a glance
Released 2007 Studio Valve
Player sentiment 99% positive of 198,682 Critics 90/100
Price $9.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size Not stated Accessibility 7 declared features
Raw 99% shrinks to 99.0 on 198,682 reviews, then blends with the 90 critic aggregate, giving 8.9.
What the data supports
- 99% positive across 198,682 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
- Declares 7 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.
PC
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11
Half-Life
Best for: Playing with other people
8.9GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Half-Life at a glance
Released 1998 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 96% positive of 163,786 Critics 96/100
Price $9.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size Not stated Accessibility 8 declared features
Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 163,786 reviews, then blends with the 96 critic aggregate, giving 8.9.
What the data supports
- 96% positive across 163,786 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
- Declares 8 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.
Worth checking first
- Flagged for mature content on its store page.
PC PlayStation 2 Steam Deck
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12
Left 4 Dead 2
Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified
8.8GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Left 4 Dead 2 at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 98% positive of 1,055,804 Critics 89/100
Price $9.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size 13 GB Accessibility 8 declared features
Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 1,055,804 reviews, then blends with the 89 critic aggregate, giving 8.8.
What the data supports
- 98% positive across 1,055,804 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
- Declares 8 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.
Worth checking first
- Flagged for mature content on its store page.
PC Xbox 360 Steam Deck
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13
Stardew Valley
Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified
8.8GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Stardew Valley at a glance
Released 2016 Studio ConcernedApe LLC
Player sentiment 98% positive of 1,035,189 Critics 89/100
Price $14.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size 0.49 GB Accessibility 1 declared feature
Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 1,035,189 reviews, then blends with the 89 critic aggregate, giving 8.8.
What the data supports
- 98% positive across 1,035,189 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
- Small install at 0.49 GB.
iOS Android iPad Android Tablet PlayStation Vita PC
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14
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Best for: Players who need accessibility options that actually exist
8.8GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Euro Truck Simulator 2 at a glance
Released 2012 Studio SCS Software
Player sentiment 97% positive of 940,049 Critics 79/100
Price $19.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size Not stated Accessibility 9 declared features
Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 940,049 reviews, then blends with the 79 critic aggregate, giving 8.8.
What the data supports
- 97% positive across 940,049 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
- Declares 9 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.
Worth checking first
- Players rate it well above critics, 97 against 79. Usually a sign it improved after launch, or that it delivers something reviewers undervalued.
PC
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15
Phasmophobia
Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence
8.8GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
Phasmophobia at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Kinetic Games
Player sentiment 94% positive of 838,254 Critics No aggregate
Price $13.99 Steam Deck playable
Install size 21 GB Accessibility 6 declared features
Raw 94% shrinks to 94.0 on 838,254 reviews, giving 8.8. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.
What the data supports
- 94% positive across 838,254 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
PC
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16
R.E.P.O.
Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence
8.8GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
R.E.P.O. at a glance
Released 2025 Studio semiwork
Player sentiment 96% positive of 420,823 Critics No aggregate
Price $9.99 Steam Deck playable
Install size 1 GB Accessibility 4 declared features
Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 420,823 reviews, giving 8.8. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.
What the data supports
- 96% positive across 420,823 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Small install at 1 GB.
PC
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17
Bloons TD 6
Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence
8.8GamingPickz Scoremedium confidence
Bloons TD 6 at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Ninja Kiwi
Player sentiment 97% positive of 394,354 Critics No aggregate
Price $13.99 Steam Deck playable
Install size 2 GB Accessibility 0 declared features
Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 394,354 reviews, giving 8.8. No critics data, so that weight was redistributed across the rest rather than counted as zero.
What the data supports
- 97% positive across 394,354 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Small install at 2 GB.
Worth checking first
- Carries in-game purchases. Check what they cost before committing.
PC
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18
Undertale
Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence
8.8GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Undertale at a glance
Released 2015 Studio 8-4
Player sentiment 96% positive of 338,731 Critics 92/100
Price $9.99 Steam Deck playable
Install size 0.2 GB Accessibility 0 declared features
Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 338,731 reviews, then blends with the 92 critic aggregate, giving 8.8.
What the data supports
- 96% positive across 338,731 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Small install at 0.2 GB.
PlayStation Vita PC PlayStation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X and Series S Nintendo Switch
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Baldur's Gate 3 at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Larian Studios
Player sentiment	97% positive of 855,414	Critics	96/100
Price	$59.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	150 GB	Accessibility	10 declared features

Portal 2 at a glance
Released	2011	Studio	Valve
Player sentiment	99% positive of 466,026	Critics	95/100
Price	$9.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	8 GB	Accessibility	7 declared features

Hades at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Supergiant Games
Player sentiment	98% positive of 308,085	Critics	93/100
Price	$24.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	15 GB	Accessibility	1 declared feature

Half-Life 2 at a glance
Released	2004	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	98% positive of 278,618	Critics	96/100
Price	$9.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	6.35 GB	Accessibility	9 declared features

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	CD Projekt RED
Player sentiment	97% positive of 885,535	Critics	93/100
Price	$49.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	50 GB	Accessibility	9 declared features

Hollow Knight at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Team Cherry
Player sentiment	97% positive of 559,290	Critics	87/100
Price	$14.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	9 GB	Accessibility	1 declared feature

Lethal Company at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Zeekerss
Player sentiment	97% positive of 510,597	Critics	No aggregate
Price	$9.99	Steam Deck	playable
Install size	4 GB	Accessibility	3 declared features

People Playground at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	mestiez
Player sentiment	98% positive of 317,401	Critics	No aggregate
Price	$9.99	Steam Deck	playable
Install size	0.34 GB	Accessibility	0 declared features

Schedule I at a glance
Released	2025	Studio	TVGS
Player sentiment	98% positive of 314,499	Critics	No aggregate
Price	$19.99	Steam Deck	playable
Install size	8 GB	Accessibility	6 declared features

Portal at a glance
Released	2007	Studio	Valve
Player sentiment	99% positive of 198,682	Critics	90/100
Price	$9.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	Not stated	Accessibility	7 declared features

Half-Life at a glance
Released	1998	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	96% positive of 163,786	Critics	96/100
Price	$9.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	Not stated	Accessibility	8 declared features

Left 4 Dead 2 at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	98% positive of 1,055,804	Critics	89/100
Price	$9.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	13 GB	Accessibility	8 declared features

Stardew Valley at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	ConcernedApe LLC
Player sentiment	98% positive of 1,035,189	Critics	89/100
Price	$14.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	0.49 GB	Accessibility	1 declared feature

Euro Truck Simulator 2 at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	SCS Software
Player sentiment	97% positive of 940,049	Critics	79/100
Price	$19.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	Not stated	Accessibility	9 declared features

Phasmophobia at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Kinetic Games
Player sentiment	94% positive of 838,254	Critics	No aggregate
Price	$13.99	Steam Deck	playable
Install size	21 GB	Accessibility	6 declared features

R.E.P.O. at a glance
Released	2025	Studio	semiwork
Player sentiment	96% positive of 420,823	Critics	No aggregate
Price	$9.99	Steam Deck	playable
Install size	1 GB	Accessibility	4 declared features

Bloons TD 6 at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Ninja Kiwi
Player sentiment	97% positive of 394,354	Critics	No aggregate
Price	$13.99	Steam Deck	playable
Install size	2 GB	Accessibility	0 declared features

Undertale at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	8-4
Player sentiment	96% positive of 338,731	Critics	92/100
Price	$9.99	Steam Deck	playable
Install size	0.2 GB	Accessibility	0 declared features

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

8.8GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim at a glance
Released	2011	Studio	Bethesda Game Studios
Player sentiment	95% positive of 317,769	Critics	94/100
Price	$19.99	Steam Deck	playable
Install size	Not stated	Accessibility	1 declared feature

Raw 95% shrinks to 95.0 on 317,769 reviews, then blends with the 94 critic aggregate, giving 8.8.

What the data supports

95% positive across 317,769 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.

Worth checking first

Flagged for mature content on its store page.

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20
Satisfactory
Best for: Players who need accessibility options that actually exist
8.8GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Satisfactory at a glance
Released 2024 Studio Coffee Stain Studios
Player sentiment 97% positive of 278,668 Critics 91/100
Price $39.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size 20 GB Accessibility 9 declared features
Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 278,668 reviews, then blends with the 91 critic aggregate, giving 8.8.
What the data supports
- 97% positive across 278,668 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
- Declares 9 accessibility features, well above the catalogue norm.
PC
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21
Vampire Survivors
Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified
8.8GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Vampire Survivors at a glance
Released 2022 Studio poncle
Player sentiment 98% positive of 265,103 Critics 86/100
Price $3.74 Steam Deck verified
Install size 2.44 GB Accessibility 1 declared feature
Raw 98% shrinks to 98.0 on 265,103 reviews, then blends with the 86 critic aggregate, giving 8.8.
What the data supports
- 98% positive across 265,103 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
- Small install at 2.44 GB.
PC
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22
Counter-Strike
Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence
8.8GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Counter-Strike at a glance
Released 2000 Studio Valve
Player sentiment 97% positive of 261,499 Critics 88/100
Price $9.99 Steam Deck playable
Install size Not stated Accessibility 4 declared features
Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 261,499 reviews, then blends with the 88 critic aggregate, giving 8.8.
What the data supports
- 97% positive across 261,499 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
Worth checking first
- Flagged for mature content on its store page.
- Multiplayer only. There is no solo mode to fall back on.
PC
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23
Slay the Spire
Best for: Handheld play, small install and Deck verified
8.8GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Slay the Spire at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Mega Crit
Player sentiment 97% positive of 217,947 Critics 89/100
Price $24.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size 1 GB Accessibility 6 declared features
Raw 97% shrinks to 97.0 on 217,947 reviews, then blends with the 89 critic aggregate, giving 8.8.
What the data supports
- 97% positive across 217,947 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
- Small install at 1 GB.
PC
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Satisfactory at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	Coffee Stain Studios
Player sentiment	97% positive of 278,668	Critics	91/100
Price	$39.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	20 GB	Accessibility	9 declared features

Vampire Survivors at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	poncle
Player sentiment	98% positive of 265,103	Critics	86/100
Price	$3.74	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	2.44 GB	Accessibility	1 declared feature

Counter-Strike at a glance
Released	2000	Studio	Valve
Player sentiment	97% positive of 261,499	Critics	88/100
Price	$9.99	Steam Deck	playable
Install size	Not stated	Accessibility	4 declared features

Slay the Spire at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Mega Crit
Player sentiment	97% positive of 217,947	Critics	89/100
Price	$24.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	1 GB	Accessibility	6 declared features

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

Best for: The safest bet on this list, by weight of evidence

8.8GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Larian Studios
Player sentiment	96% positive of 205,637	Critics	93/100
Price	$44.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	60 GB	Accessibility	1 declared feature

Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 205,637 reviews, then blends with the 93 critic aggregate, giving 8.8.

What the data supports

96% positive across 205,637 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.

Worth checking first

Flagged for mature content on its store page.

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25
Persona 5 Royal
Best for: A consistently well-received pick in this category
8.8GamingPickz Scorehigh confidence
Persona 5 Royal at a glance
Released 2022 Studio ATLUS
Player sentiment 96% positive of 138,589 Critics 95/100
Price $59.99 Steam Deck verified
Install size 41 GB Accessibility 1 declared feature
Raw 96% shrinks to 96.0 on 138,589 reviews, then blends with the 95 critic aggregate, giving 8.8.
What the data supports
- 96% positive across 138,589 reviews is a strong signal at that volume, where a few enthusiasts cannot move the number.
- Valve has tested it and rates it Verified on the Steam Deck.
Worth checking first
- Flagged for mature content on its store page.
PC
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Persona 5 Royal at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	ATLUS
Player sentiment	96% positive of 138,589	Critics	95/100
Price	$59.99	Steam Deck	verified
Install size	41 GB	Accessibility	1 declared feature

How to choose between these

25 entries, six things that separate them

The ranking answers "which is best received". It cannot answer "which is best for you", because that depends on things no formula knows. Here is what actually separates these 25 steam deck games, in the order worth thinking about it.

Check the sample size before the score
A score is only as good as the evidence under it. 25 of these have more than 50,000 player reviews, which makes their number very hard to move.
Look at where critics and players disagree
The widest gap here is Euro Truck Simulator 2, where players sit above critics by 18 points. A gap that size usually means the game changed after launch, or that it does something critics undervalue. It is worth reading why before deciding which number you trust. The disagreement map plots this across the catalogue.
Decide what you are actually willing to spend
The median here is $13.99, and the cheapest paid entry is Vampire Survivors at $3.74. Prices move constantly, so a game a place or two down the list is often the better buy this week. Filter by price below rather than assuming the top pick is the right purchase.
Match it to the hardware you own
16 of these are Steam Deck Verified by Valve's own testing, and install sizes vary by more than an order of magnitude. If you are choosing for a handheld or a drive that is nearly full, that narrows the field faster than any score.
Check it supports how you want to play
Solo, with a friend online, or two people on one sofa are different requirements, and a well-reviewed game that does not support yours is the wrong game. The filters below answer this directly.
Look for the things a score hides
12 declare six or more accessibility features, and 1 carry in-game purchases. Neither shows up in a review score, and both change the experience substantially. Each entry lists its own.

Choose one if…

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steam deck games by the numbers

The figures below describe all 25 entries on this page together, not the top pick. They are recomputed on every build, most recently on 19 October 2026, from 11,566,349 player reviews.

$13.99Median price$3.74 to $59.99

97%Median player sentiment13 pts above the catalogue average

5 ptsSpread, best to worst25 at 90% or better · 0 under 70%

2017Median release year7 from the last five years · oldest 1998

2Discounted right nowaveraging 28% off list

16Steam Deck Verified21 GB average install

What the pricing looks like

25 of the 25 carry a listed US price, with a median of $13.99 and a mean of $21.06. The mean sitting above the median tells you the field is pulled up by a few expensive outliers. The cheapest is Vampire Survivors at $3.74, the most expensive Baldur's Gate 3 at $59.99. 1 carry in-game purchases on top of whatever they cost. Prices are read hourly from the US Steam storefront and move constantly.

How much this field agrees with itself

Player sentiment spans 5 points across these 25 entries. That is a narrow band, which means the ranking is separating good from good, and the entries below the top few are not meaningfully worse. 19 carry a critic aggregate, averaging 91 out of 100. Players rate this field 6 points higher than critics on average, which is worth knowing before you weigh either number. See where the two diverge.

Who makes them, and what they overlap with

The studios appearing most often here are Valve (3), Larian Studios (2), 8-4 (1), ATLUS (1) and Bethesda Game Studios (1). The genres these entries also sit in are rpg (10), strategy (8), fps (7), horror (7), open-world (7) and sandbox (6), which is a fair map of what you are actually choosing between.

Which way attention is moving

We track Wikipedia pageviews over 28 days for 6 of these. 2 are gaining attention and 1 are losing it, with the rest flat. Attention is not quality, and we do not feed it into the ranking. The full monitor shows the movements across the catalogue.

Common questions

What is the best steam deck game in 2026?

Baldur's Gate 3 ranks first, with a GamingPickz Score of 9.2 out of 10. That score is computed from player sentiment adjusted for sample size, critic reception and popularity, using the weights published on this page.

How many steam deck games are there?

We track 1,592 steam deck games. Games with fewer than 50 player reviews are excluded from the ranking, because a percentage with no sample behind it is not a measurement.

How is this list ranked?

By a published formula, not by editorial preference. Player sentiment is pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it, then weighted against critic scores and popularity. Nothing on this page is paid for and no placement can be bought.

How often is this updated?

Recomputed on every build from data read on a stated date. Player review counts move daily, so positions in the middle of the list shift more than the top or bottom.

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Also catalogued

1,567 more steam deck games, not yet reviewed

None of these carry a review yet. The rest are catalogue records: title, year, studio and platforms, sourced from Wikidata. They are not indexed by search engines, because a record is not a review.

Team Fortress 22007 · First-Person Shooter · PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360source
Dota 22013 · Action RPG, Role-Playing · PC, Steam Decksource
Red Dead Redemption 22018 · Action Adventure, First-Person Shooter · PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox Onesource
Cyberpunk 20772020 · CD Projekt RED · Action RPG, First-Person Shooter · PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5source
BioShock2007 · Irrational Games · First-Person Shooter, Horror · iOS, iPad, PCsource
Far Cry 32012 · Red Storm Entertainment · Action Adventure, First-Person Shooter · PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360source
The Sims 42014 · Maxis · Sandbox, Simulation · PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox Onesource
Resident Evil 42005 · Capcom · Action Adventure, First-Person Shooter · Nintendo GameCube, iOS, Androidsource
Terraria2011 · 505 Games · Action Adventure, Open World · Nintendo 3DS, iOS, Androidsource
Red Dead Redemption2010 · Action Adventure, Open World · iOS, Android, iPadsource
Age of Empires1997 · Strategy · PC, Steam Decksource
Need for Speed: Most Wanted2005 · Open World, Racing · Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation Portable, PCsource
World of Tanks2010 · Wargaming · Simulation, MMORPG · iOS, Android, iPadsource
Mafia II2010 · Action Adventure, First-Person Shooter · PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360source
Far Cry2004 · First-Person Shooter, Horror · PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360source
War Thunder2012 · Gaijin Entertainment · MMORPG, Simulation · PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5source
RuneScape2001 · Jagex · MMORPG, Open World · Android, Android Tablet, PCsource
God of War2005 · Santa Monica Studio · Action Adventure, Action RPG · PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3source
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag2013 · Ubisoft Romania · Action Adventure, Action RPG · Nintendo Wii U, PC, PlayStation 3source
Assassin's Creed II2009 · Action Adventure, First-Person Shooter · PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4source
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion2006 · 4J Studios · Action Adventure, Action RPG · PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360source
Far Cry 52018 · Ubisoft Kyiv · Action Adventure, First-Person Shooter · PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox Onesource
Quake1996 · Nightdive Studios · First-Person Shooter, Horror · Nintendo 64, PC, PlayStation 4source
Tomb Raider1996 · Core Design · Action Adventure, Platformer · iOS, Android, iPadsource
Final Fantasy VIII1999 · Square · JRPG, Open World · iOS, Android, iPadsource

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