Best Ambient Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 186 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 12/9/2024.

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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.

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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 63,893 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,904 positive reviews and 1,989 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 7/7/2016
Developer Playdead
Publisher Playdead
Steam App Id 304430

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.

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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 55 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55 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 9/22/2023
Developer Bardsley Creative
Publisher Bardsley Creative
Steam App Id 1575510

3. 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.

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The Lullaby of Life has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Ambient Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38 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

4. Sokobond Express

Sokobond Express is a beautifully minimalist puzzle game that combines chemical bonds and puzzling pathfinding in novel ways.

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Sokobond Express has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Ambient Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.49 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 $10.49
Release Date 2/22/2024
Franchise Draknek & Friends
Developers
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Steam App Id 1701330

5. 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

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Sudokolorful has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Ambient Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24 positive reviews and 5 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

6. Somerville

In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.

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Somerville has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Ambient Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,220 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 856 positive reviews and 364 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 11/15/2022
Developer Jumpship
Publisher Jumpship
Steam App Id 1671410

7. 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.

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Idle Run Aya has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Ambient Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "7 user reviews" 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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7/7/2016
95
$19.99
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1
9/22/2023
85
$9.99
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The Lullaby of Life steam charts
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4/30/2024
82
$14.99
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Sokobond Express steam charts
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2/22/2024
80
$10.49
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Sudokolorful steam charts
1
8/4/2021
71
$1.99
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Somerville steam charts
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11/15/2022
68
$5.99
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7/31/2024
60
$3.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Steam Store. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Seedlings on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). The Lullaby of Life on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Sokobond Express on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Sudokolorful on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Somerville on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 5). Idle Run Aya on Steam. Steam Store.

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