Best Action RTS Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 492 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 5/30/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Action RTS Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,092 positive reviews and 266 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 |
2. Kingdom Two Crowns
In Kingdom Two Crowns, players must work in the brand-new solo or co-op campaign mode to build their kingdom and secure it from the threat of the Greed. Experience new technology, units, enemies, mounts, and secrets in the next evolution of the award-winning micro strategy franchise!
Kingdom Two Crowns has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,628 positive reviews and 2,160 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 381 positive reviews and 45 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 |
4. Mud and Blood
Mud and Blood, the cult classic flash strategy game is back with a vengeance and this time you are on the offensive. This is a brutal real-time strategy game set in World War 2 where you command a small squad of soldiers against impossible odds in a procedural and unforgiving battlefield.
Mud and Blood has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 575 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 510 positive reviews and 65 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.
5. Roboden
Roboden is a fresh take on the RTS genre: less micro-control tedium with more units!
Roboden has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | quasilyte tech |
| Steam App Id | 2416030 |
6. 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 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36 positive reviews and 3 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 823 positive reviews and 188 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.
8. Fate Seeker: Journey
Fate Seeker: Journey is an action role-playing game that combines random elements of Roguelite. In this game, you will be the hero to choose talents, obtain items and combine skills to defeat enemies in every stage.
Fate Seeker: Journey has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 909 positive reviews and 247 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.00 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 | $10.00 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2022 |
| Developer | 甲山林娛樂股份有限公司 |
| Publisher | 甲山林娛樂股份有限公司 |
| Steam App Id | 2124420 |
9. HELLFRONT: HONEYMOON
HELLFRONT is an intense top-down shooter. Conquer ground, build a base, and command your troops in battle! Play PvP or beat the campaign co-op or solo.
HELLFRONT: HONEYMOON has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/19/2018 |
| Developer | SkyGoblin |
| Publisher | Thunderful Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 824460 |
10. The Unexpected Quest
Adventure game with strategy and management elements in a medieval fantasy setting - drawing inspiration from classics such as Warcraft 3 and The Settlers. Embark on quests, hunt down treasures and manage your resources as you build, battle, cast magic and brew potions to bring order to the world.
The Unexpected Quest has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Action RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 109 | 8/4/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,943 | 12/11/2018 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/31/2019 | 83 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 12/1/2021 | 83 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/28/2023 | 80 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/27/2023 | 78 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 3/4/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/11/2022 | 75 | $10.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/19/2018 | 75 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/27/2020 | 74 | $12.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). Kingdom Two Crowns on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Worbital on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Mud and Blood on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Roboden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Tactical Command on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). Citywars Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Fate Seeker: Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). HELLFRONT: HONEYMOON on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). The Unexpected Quest on Steam. Steam Store.