Best Action RTS Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 868 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 1/9/2026.
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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 21,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,044 positive reviews and 774 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 |
| Franchise | Mythwright |
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| 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 12,440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,951 positive reviews and 489 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 | 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 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,228 positive reviews and 336 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| 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 36,860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,287 positive reviews and 3,573 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. Rift Riff
Jump a rift, fight off monsters, plunder their world. A strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and forgiving mechanics.
Rift Riff has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 337 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 5/9/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Adriaan de Jongh |
| Steam App Id | 2800900 |
6. Rising Front
A FPS WW1 & Revolutionary War battle simulator with a focus on Workshop Content, rag-doll physics, intelligent AI, massive battles, procedural AI cover system, real-time building system and FPS combat!
Rising Front has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,102 positive reviews and 367 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 1/9/2026 |
| Developer | Sandstorm Studios Inc. |
| Publisher | Sandstorm Studios Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1560250 |
7. 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 #7 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 $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 11/13/2024 |
| Franchise | Blukulélé Studio |
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| Steam App Id | 2535560 |
8. 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 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Joystick Ventures |
| Developer | Kraken Empire |
| Publisher | Joystick Ventures |
| Steam App Id | 1772530 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 420 positive reviews and 51 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 728 positive reviews and 102 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 183 | 10/11/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 430 | 2/10/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 143 | 8/4/2020 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,128 | 12/11/2018 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/9/2025 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 170 | 1/9/2026 | 86 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/13/2024 | 85 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/19/2024 | 85 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/31/2019 | 83 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 12/1/2021 | 83 | $12.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Kingdom Two Crowns on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Rift Riff on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Rising Front on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Sunstone War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 11). Toy Tactics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Worbital on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 11). Mud and Blood on Steam. Steam Store.