Best 2.5D Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 2,688 2.5D 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. 2.5D game rankings were last updated on 11/26/2024.

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1. INSIDE

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

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INSIDE holds the #1 spot for "best 2.5D Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,405 positive reviews and 1,976 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
Release Date 7/7/2016
Developer Playdead
Publisher Playdead
Steam App Id 304430

2. 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 #2 spot for the best 2.5D Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,654 positive reviews and 805 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

3. 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 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 2.5D Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,981 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,857 positive reviews and 124 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
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Steam App Id 2111190

4. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.

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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 2.5D Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,523 positive reviews and 2,999 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 4/27/2016
Franchise Ori Franchise
Developer Moon Studios GmbH
Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 387290

5. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling

Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!

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Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 2.5D Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,015 positive reviews and 140 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 11/21/2019
Developer Moonsprout Games
Publisher DANGEN Entertainment
Steam App Id 1082710

6. Halls of Torment

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

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Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 2.5D Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,395 positive reviews and 1,067 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.66 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $6.66
Release Date 9/24/2024
Developer Chasing Carrots
Publisher Chasing Carrots
Steam App Id 2218750

7. My Friend Pedro

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

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My Friend Pedro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 2.5D Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,996 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,852 positive reviews and 1,144 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 6/20/2019
Developer DeadToast Entertainment
Publisher Devolver Digital
Steam App Id 557340

8. OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition

Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.

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OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 2.5D Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,152 positive reviews and 283 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 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 $24.99
Release Date 8/31/2021
Franchise Sigono
Developer SIGONO INC.
Publisher SIGONO INC.
Steam App Id 1504500

9. Little Nightmares

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

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Little Nightmares has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 2.5D Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 105,776 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 100,256 positive reviews and 5,520 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 4/27/2017
Developer Tarsier Studios
Publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Steam App Id 424840

10. Everhood

An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.

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Everhood has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 2.5D Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,921 positive reviews and 577 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 3/4/2021
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Steam App Id 1229380

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7/7/2016
95
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DOOM + DOOM II steam charts
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8/3/2007
94
$9.99
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5/15/2024
94
$19.99
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition steam charts
150
4/27/2016
94
$19.99
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Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling steam charts
98
11/21/2019
94
$19.99
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Halls of Torment steam charts
886
9/24/2024
94
$6.66
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My Friend Pedro steam charts
13
6/20/2019
94
$19.99
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OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition steam charts
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8/31/2021
94
$24.99
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Little Nightmares steam charts
219
4/27/2017
93
$19.99
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Everhood steam charts
27
3/4/2021
93
$9.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). DOOM + DOOM II on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). MULLET MADJACK on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 27). Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). My Friend Pedro on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). Little Nightmares on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Everhood on Steam. Steam Store.

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