Best Alternate History Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,272 Alternate History 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. Alternate History game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger holds the #1 spot for "best Alternate History Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,078 positive reviews and 1,811 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/22/2013 |
| Developer | Techland |
| Publisher | Techland Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 204450 |
2. Strange Horticulture
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
Strange Horticulture has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Alternate History Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,703 positive reviews and 488 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 1/21/2022 |
| Franchise | Iceberg |
| Developer | Bad Viking |
| Publisher | Iceberg Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1574580 |
3. FAITH: The Unholy Trinity
What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, insane cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Scare" of the 1980s.
FAITH: The Unholy Trinity has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Alternate History Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,426 positive reviews and 243 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/21/2022 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | Airdorf Games |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1179080 |
4. The Outlast Trials
Red Barrels invites you to experience mind-numbing terror, this time with friends. Whether you go through the trials alone or in teams, if you survive long enough and complete the therapy, Murkoff will happily let you leave… but will you be the same?
The Outlast Trials has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Alternate History Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,256 positive reviews and 3,196 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Red Barrels |
| Developer | Red Barrels |
| Publisher | Red Barrels |
| Steam App Id | 1304930 |
5. Suzerain
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?
Suzerain has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Alternate History Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,542 positive reviews and 463 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 | 12/4/2020 |
| Franchise | Suzerain Universe |
| Developer | Torpor Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1207650 |
6. A Monster's Expedition
An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!
A Monster's Expedition has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Alternate History Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,106 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2020 |
| Franchise | Draknek & Friends |
| Developer | Draknek & Friends |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1052990 |
7. Jamestown
Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.
Jamestown has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Alternate History Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,171 positive reviews and 132 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/8/2011 |
| Developer | Final Form Games |
| Publisher | Final Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 94200 |
8. Wolfenstein: The New Order
Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.
Wolfenstein: The New Order has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Alternate History Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,796 positive reviews and 4,571 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 | 5/19/2014 |
| Franchise | Wolfenstein |
| Developer | MachineGames |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 201810 |
9. A Plague Tale: Requiem
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
A Plague Tale: Requiem has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Alternate History Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,935 positive reviews and 1,309 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 | 10/17/2022 |
| Franchise | Focus Entertainment |
| Developer | Asobo Studio |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1182900 |
10. Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
The HUNT Returns... AGAIN! Play the original Cult Classic '90s FPS remastered in 4K Ultrawide with UNLIMITED frame rates, RESTORED content, NEW episodes, a LEVEL EDITOR, online MULTIPLAYER, LUDICROUS gameplay options and MORE. Make 'em EAT LEAD or they'll bury you in a lunchbox!
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Alternate History Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 492 positive reviews and 24 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 | 7/31/2023 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
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| Steam App Id | 1421490 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 93 | 5/22/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 1/21/2022 | 92 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 10/21/2022 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,472 | 3/5/2024 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 358 | 12/4/2020 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/10/2020 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/8/2011 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 361 | 5/19/2014 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 365 | 10/17/2022 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 7/31/2023 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Call of Juarez: Gunslinger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Strange Horticulture on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). FAITH: The Unholy Trinity on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). The Outlast Trials on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Suzerain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). A Monster's Expedition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 14). Jamestown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Wolfenstein: The New Order on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). A Plague Tale: Requiem on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition on Steam. Steam Store.