Best Aliens Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 2,491 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 12/7/2024.

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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 226,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 220,863 positive reviews and 5,451 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 294,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 285,303 positive reviews and 8,933 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 1/23/2018
Franchise Unknown Worlds
Developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Publisher Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Steam App Id 264710

3. 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 #3 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,185 positive reviews and 2,851 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 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 $2.99
Release Date 6/23/2023
Franchise Blobfish Games
Developer Blobfish
Publisher Blobfish
Steam App Id 1942280

4. 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 #4 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 141,517 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136,655 positive reviews and 4,862 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

5. 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 #5 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,780 positive reviews and 1,238 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

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 47,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,022 positive reviews and 1,860 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $16.79 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 $16.79
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 3,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,392 positive reviews and 73 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,587 positive reviews and 4,002 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.

9. STASIS: BONE TOTEM

Get ready for a thrilling underwater adventure with classic point-and-click gameplay. Explore with three characters simultaneously. Featuring atmospheric isometric graphics, rendered video, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, BONE TOTEM takes you on a journey to hidden places deep below the waves...

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STASIS: BONE TOTEM has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Aliens Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,962 positive reviews and 118 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 5/31/2023
Developer THE BROTHERHOOD
Publisher THE BROTHERHOOD
Steam App Id 1426010

10. Dead Space (2008)

You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.

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Dead Space (2008) 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 27,145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,889 positive reviews and 2,256 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 1/9/2009
Franchise Dead Space
Developer EA Redwood Shores
Publisher Electronic Arts
Steam App Id 17470

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11/16/2004
96
$9.99
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6,468
1/23/2018
96
$29.99
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10,968
6/23/2023
95
$2.99
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Half-Life steam charts
1,732
11/19/1998
95
$9.99
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Half-Life 2: Episode Two steam charts
89
10/10/2007
95
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The Planet Crafter steam charts
5,538
4/10/2024
94
$16.79
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Loddlenaut steam charts
29
11/16/2023
94
$19.99
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Alien: Isolation steam charts
462
10/6/2014
92
$39.99
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STASIS: BONE TOTEM steam charts
12
5/31/2023
90
$19.99
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Dead Space (2008) steam charts
86
1/9/2009
90
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Half-Life 2: Episode Two on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). The Planet Crafter on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Loddlenaut on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Alien: Isolation on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). STASIS: BONE TOTEM on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Dead Space (2008) on Steam. Steam Store.

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