Best 6DOF Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 866 6DOF 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. 6DOF game rankings were last updated on 4/28/2024.

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1. Death in the Water 2

Dodge and carve your way through swarms of terrifying sea creatures controlled by Death, a vicious giant mind-controlling Kraken that haunts your every move. Scavenge for hidden treasure to unlock weapons, and upgrades to help you in your fight for survival. Every dive reveals a new nightmare.

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Death in the Water 2 holds the #1 spot for "best 6DOF Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 80. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 996 positive reviews and 188 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 1/26/2023
Franchise Lighthouse Games Studio
Developer Lighthouse Games Studio
Publisher Lighthouse Games Studio
Steam App Id 1338840

2. Buccaneers!

Become a fearless captain in Buccaneers!, a classic pirate RPG. Find legendary treasures, battle powerful ships, change the course of history, and join one of the unique factions to conquer an ever-changing Caribbean sea.

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Buccaneers! has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 6DOF Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 287 positive reviews and 61 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $17.99 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 $17.99
Release Date 3/7/2022
Franchise Valkyrie Initiative
Developer Skyward Digital
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Steam App Id 1148560

3. Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy

Witness the rise of piracy in this prologue to Buccaneers!, a classic pirate RPG. Command and customise a powerful warship on PC or in VR and take part in tense naval and land battles that will put your swashbuckling skills to the test.

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Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 6DOF Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 3/2/2022
Franchise Valkyrie Initiative
Developer Skyward Digital
Publisher Valkyrie Initiative
Steam App Id 1631240

4. Neverout

Neverout is a 'Escape Room' game with quantum physic and reality bending. Packed with dozens of levels, difficult puzzles, eerie atmosphere and unreal immersion. Every action creates reaction. Nothing is certain, but one thing is known - every lock has a key. And in Neverout, the key - is YOU.

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Neverout has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 6DOF Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133 positive reviews and 69 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 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 $3.99
Release Date 5/18/2017
Franchise GameDust
Developer Gamedust
Publisher Gamedust
Steam App Id 579720

5. Estencel

Fight brutal enemies! Get to Estencel and Miriecel. Escape from this Glass Ball.

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Estencel has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 6DOF Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 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 $11.99
Release Date 1/19/2023
Developer Rone Vine
Publisher Rone Vine
Steam App Id 2025320

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Death in the Water 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Buccaneers! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Neverout on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Estencel on Steam. Steam Store.

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