Best Action RTS Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 680 Action RTS 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. Action RTS game rankings were last updated on 3/16/2025.
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1. Thronefall
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.
Thronefall holds the #1 spot for "best Action RTS Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,900 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,237 positive reviews and 663 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
| Developer | GrizzlyGames |
| Publisher | GrizzlyGames |
| Steam App Id | 2239150 |
2. Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,686 positive reviews and 437 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.49 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 | $22.49 |
| Release Date | 2/10/2025 |
| Franchise | KillHouse Games |
| Developer | KillHouse Games |
| Publisher | KillHouse Games |
| Steam App Id | 1239080 |
3. The Battle of Polytopia
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
The Battle of Polytopia has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,699 positive reviews and 310 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 8/4/2020 |
| Developer | Midjiwan AB |
| Publisher | Midjiwan AB |
| Steam App Id | 874390 |
4. Kingdom Two Crowns
Gather coins, build defenses and reclaim your fallen Kingdom. Explore and uncover secrets, unlock new technologies and protect your crown versus waves of Greed monsters that come at night. Kingdom is a solo or co-op micro-strategy and tower defense game set in an atmospheric pixel world.
Kingdom Two Crowns has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,525 positive reviews and 3,034 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2018 |
| Franchise | 👑 Kingdom Series 👑 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 701160 |
5. Toy Tactics
Become a master strategist in this physics-based Real-Time Tactics game! Command minifig-inspired armies and customize strategies with hand-drawn formations. Conquer unique campaigns for all five armies and unleash massive battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes. Victory awaits!
Toy Tactics has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 132 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.49 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 | $17.49 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Joystick Ventures |
| Developer | Kraken Empire |
| Publisher | Joystick Ventures |
| Steam App Id | 1772530 |
6. Sunstone War
Sunstone War is a unique Action game with Tower Defense element where you can carry EVERYTHING! Move towers, toss away enemies, carry obstacles, upgrade skills and journey through lands to protect your village from calamity!
Sunstone War has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.39 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 | $6.39 |
| Release Date | 11/13/2024 |
| Franchise | OKJOY |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2535560 |
7. Mud and Blood
Mud and Blood, the cult classic flash real time strategy game, returns with its signature take on infantry tactics. Command a small squad through brutal battles against unfair odds. This is combat. Experience the chaos and unceremonious violence of modern war, where every decision counts.
Mud and Blood has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 628 positive reviews and 83 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.49 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.
8. Worbital
With the shifting gravity on your side, aim your cannons, blast your enemies and enjoy the fireworks. Worbital is a real-time strategic artillery game in space, peppered with a heavy dose of cosmic chaos. The goal: be the last civilization standing!
Worbital has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 454 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 404 positive reviews and 50 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 1/31/2019 |
| Developer | Team Jolly Roger |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 761910 |
9. Citywars Tower Defense
Citywars TD is a cute multiplayer third person Survival Tower Defense. Build towers, gather resources, craft tools, upgrade weapons, level up buildings, expand your city with your friends and work under pressure before the next incoming wave of monsters.
Citywars Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 887 positive reviews and 210 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
10. Tactical Command
Assemble armies of soldiers, lead them into battle, conquer your enemies and move one step closer to galactic domination!
Tactical Command has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 1/27/2023 |
| Developer | Hardy Games |
| Publisher | Hardy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2223130 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 467 | 10/11/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,680 | 2/10/2025 | 93 | $22.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 254 | 8/4/2020 | 90 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,063 | 12/11/2018 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/19/2024 | 87 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/13/2024 | 85 | $6.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 11/30/2021 | 83 | $6.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/31/2019 | 83 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 3/4/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/27/2023 | 77 | $7.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Door Kickers 2: Task Force North on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). The Battle of Polytopia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Kingdom Two Crowns on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Toy Tactics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Sunstone War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Mud and Blood on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Worbital on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Citywars Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 24). Tactical Command on Steam. Steam Store.