Best Aliens Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 2,990 Aliens 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. Aliens game rankings were last updated on 10/7/2025.

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1. Half-Life 2

Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

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Half-Life 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Aliens Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 254,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248,286 positive reviews and 6,104 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 11/16/2004
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 220

2. Subnautica

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.

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Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 327,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 317,238 positive reviews and 9,851 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 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 $29.99
Release Date 1/24/2018
Franchise Unknown Worlds
Developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Publishers
Steam App Id 264710

3. Half-Life

Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.

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Half-Life has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146,680 positive reviews and 5,284 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 11/19/1998
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 70

4. Half-Life 2: Episode Two

Half-Life® 2: Episode Two is the second in a trilogy of new games created by Valve that extends the award-winning and best-selling Half-Life® adventure. As Dr. Gordon Freeman, you were last seen exiting City 17 with Alyx Vance as the Citadel erupted amidst a storm of unknown proportions.

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Half-Life 2: Episode Two has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,384 positive reviews and 1,215 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 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.

Release Date 10/10/2007
Franchise Half-Life
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 420

5. Brotato

Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

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Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 102,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 99,135 positive reviews and 3,522 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 6/23/2023
Franchise Blobfish Games
Developer Blobfish
Publisher Blobfish
Steam App Id 1942280

6. The Planet Crafter

A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.

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The Planet Crafter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,854 positive reviews and 2,340 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.19 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 $13.19
Release Date 4/10/2024
Developer Miju Games
Publisher Miju Games
Steam App Id 1284190

7. Loddlenaut

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!

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Loddlenaut has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,823 positive reviews and 96 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 11/16/2023
Franchise Secret Mode
Developer Moon Lagoon
Publisher Secret Mode
Steam App Id 1644940

8. Bit Blaster XL

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

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Bit Blaster XL has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,918 positive reviews and 220 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.99 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 $0.99
Release Date 1/22/2016
Developer Adamvision Studios
Publisher Adamvision Studios
Steam App Id 433950

9. Alien: Isolation

Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.

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Alien: Isolation has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,314 positive reviews and 4,245 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $39.99 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.

10. XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION

LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!! XENOTILT, the sequel to the cult hit, DEMON'S TILT. Get ready for another PINBALL FANTASY. XENOTILT shreds the envelope with face-melting gameplay & graphics.

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XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 640 positive reviews and 21 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 11/12/2024
Developers
Publisher FLARB LLC
Steam App Id 2008980

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Half-Life 2 steam charts
1,147
11/16/2004
96
$9.99
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2,967
1/24/2018
96
$29.99
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576
11/19/1998
95
$9.99
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22
10/10/2007
95
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2,866
6/23/2023
95
$4.99
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The Planet Crafter steam charts
2,603
4/10/2024
94
$13.19
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Loddlenaut steam charts
21
11/16/2023
94
$19.99
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Bit Blaster XL steam charts
1
1/22/2016
93
$0.99
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Alien: Isolation steam charts
359
10/6/2014
92
$39.99
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XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION steam charts
2
11/12/2024
90
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). The Planet Crafter on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 11). Loddlenaut on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION on Steam. Steam Store.

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