Best Aliens Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 3,159 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 1/16/2026.
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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.
Half-Life 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Aliens Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 264,104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 257,805 positive reviews and 6,299 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.
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.
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 336,744 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 326,644 positive reviews and 10,100 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 |
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| 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.
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 156,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151,146 positive reviews and 5,464 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.
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.
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 41,521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,316 positive reviews and 1,205 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.
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.
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 108,563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104,869 positive reviews and 3,694 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
6. 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!
Loddlenaut 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 5,272 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,169 positive reviews and 103 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 |
7. 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.
The Planet Crafter 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 64,634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,071 positive reviews and 2,563 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" 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 | 4/10/2024 |
| Developer | Miju Games |
| Publisher | Miju Games |
| Steam App Id | 1284190 |
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!
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 6,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,927 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. Quake II
You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.
Quake II 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 9,796 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,338 positive reviews and 458 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 8/3/2007 |
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| Steam App Id | 2320 |
10. Alien: Isolation
Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.
Alien: Isolation has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,349 positive reviews and 4,353 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.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 10/6/2014 |
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| Steam App Id | 214490 |
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| 2,378 | 11/16/2004 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,310 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 900 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 10/10/2007 | 95 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 9,231 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 11/16/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,575 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 94 | 8/3/2007 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 144 | 10/6/2014 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts |
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