Best 1990's Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 4,679 1990's games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 1990's game rankings were last updated on 10/1/2025.

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1. Pizza Tower

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

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Pizza Tower holds the #1 spot for "best 1990's Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,937 positive reviews and 1,123 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 1/26/2023
Developer Tour De Pizza
Publisher Tour De Pizza
Steam App Id 2231450

2. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!

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Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 1990's Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,692 positive reviews and 402 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.23 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $3.23
Release Date 10/1/2021
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Steam App Id 1584090

3. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

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Placid Plastic Duck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 1990's Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,139 positive reviews and 417 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $1.99
Release Date 7/6/2022
Developer turbolento games
Publishers
Steam App Id 1999360

4. Half-Life

Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.

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Half-Life has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 1990's Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146,599 positive reviews and 5,284 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 11/19/1998
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 70

5. DUSK

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

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DUSK has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 1990's Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,375 positive reviews and 670 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 12/10/2018
Franchise New Blood Interactive
Developer David Szymanski
Publisher New Blood Interactive
Steam App Id 519860

6. Crow Country

The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…

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Crow Country has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 1990's Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,051 positive reviews and 109 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 5/9/2024
Franchise SFB Games
Developer SFB Games
Publisher SFB Games
Steam App Id 1996010

7. MULLET MADJACK

MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

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MULLET MADJACK has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 1990's Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,020 positive reviews and 184 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 5/15/2024
Franchise HAMMER95
Developer HAMMER95
Publishers
Steam App Id 2111190

8. Baldi's Basics Plus

Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.

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Baldi's Basics Plus has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 1990's Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,130 positive reviews and 199 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 6/12/2020
Developer Basically Games
Publisher Basically Games, LLC
Steam App Id 1275890

9. DOOM + DOOM II

Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.

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DOOM + DOOM II has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 1990's Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,377 positive reviews and 935 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 8/3/2007
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Steam App Id 2280

10. Post Void

Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

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Post Void has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 1990's Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,187 positive reviews and 341 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $2.99
Release Date 8/6/2020
Developer YCJY Games
Publisher YCJY Games
Steam App Id 1285670

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Pizza Tower steam charts
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97
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Touhou Mystia's Izakaya steam charts
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10/1/2021
96
$3.23
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Placid Plastic Duck Simulator steam charts
173
7/6/2022
95
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Half-Life steam charts
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11/19/1998
95
$9.99
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DUSK steam charts
84
12/10/2018
95
$19.99
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Crow Country steam charts
58
5/9/2024
95
$19.99
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MULLET MADJACK steam charts
25
5/15/2024
95
$19.99
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Baldi's Basics Plus steam charts
121
6/12/2020
94
$9.99
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DOOM + DOOM II steam charts
242
8/3/2007
94
$9.99
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Post Void steam charts
11
8/6/2020
94
$2.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 9). Placid Plastic Duck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Half-Life on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Crow Country on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). MULLET MADJACK on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 9). DOOM + DOOM II on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 12). Post Void on Steam. Steam Store.

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