Best Ambient Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 220 Ambient 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. Ambient game rankings were last updated on 8/14/2025.
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1. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE holds the #1 spot for "best Ambient Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,449 positive reviews and 2,114 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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.
2. Seedlings
An atmospheric 2D puzzle platformer made using real photos and videos from New Zealand's native forest. Become a seed that can possess different plant creatures with unique abilities. Solve the obstacles in your way to discover the secrets of the Seedlings.
Seedlings has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Ambient Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 9/21/2023 |
| Developer | Bardsley Creative |
| Publisher | Bardsley Creative |
| Steam App Id | 1575510 |
3. Lushfoil Photography Sim
A tranquil exploration and photography experience set across a vast selection of faithfully detailed landscapes.
Lushfoil Photography Sim has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Ambient Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 792 positive reviews and 83 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/15/2025 |
| Franchise | Annapurna Interactive |
| Developer | Matt Newell |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1749860 |
4. The Lullaby of Life
Play musical notes to solve timing-based puzzles in a journey where you bring dormant beings to life. Explore colorful environments and create harmonious sounds to navigate through this tranquil puzzle adventure inspired by the origins of life.
The Lullaby of Life has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Ambient Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 | 4/30/2024 |
| Franchise | Midwest Games |
| Developer | 1 Simple Game |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2493180 |
5. Sokobond Express
Sokobond Express is a beautifully minimalist puzzle game that combines chemical bonds and puzzling pathfinding in novel ways.
Sokobond Express has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Ambient Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69 positive reviews and 7 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 | 2/22/2024 |
| Franchise | Draknek & Friends |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1701330 |
6. Sudokolorful
When Sudoku meets Pixel Art. Play with colors (7 palettes, including colorblind friendly). The game has Progressive and Classic Mode. Progressive Mode has 50 themed challenges with 4 variations each. Classic mode has 90 challenges. Both modes have 4x4, 6x6 and 9x9. Display number and notes available
Sudokolorful has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Ambient Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 8/4/2021 |
| Franchise | Mindful Capybara |
| Developer | OriOpa Studio |
| Publisher | Mindful Capybara |
| Steam App Id | 1693610 |
7. Somerville
In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.
Somerville has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Ambient Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,081 positive reviews and 468 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
8. Idle Run Aya
Run, run, run! A ambient game, which runs almost by itself and requires only little input. You can enjoy the atmosphere or simply relax and watch Aya's hypnotically wiggling breasts bouncing up and down. Start running now and join Aya on her journey.
Idle Run Aya has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Ambient Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 7/31/2024 |
| Developer | Jitsu Koan Games |
| Publisher | Jitsu Koan Games |
| Steam App Id | 3021060 |
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| 173 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/21/2023 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 4/15/2025 | 85 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/30/2024 | 83 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/22/2024 | 80 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/4/2021 | 70 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/14/2022 | 68 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/31/2024 | 60 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Seedlings on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Lushfoil Photography Sim on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). The Lullaby of Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Sokobond Express on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Sudokolorful on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Somerville on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Idle Run Aya on Steam. Steam Store.