Best Archery Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 347 Archery 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. Archery game rankings were last updated on 10/23/2024.

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1. Arrow a Row

Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.

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Arrow a Row holds the #1 spot for "best Archery Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,969 positive reviews and 461 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 8/20/2023
Developer Lonerangerix
Publisher Lonerangerix
Steam App Id 2495980

2. The Vale: Shadow of the Crown

CLOSE YOUR EYES. BECOME A WARRIOR: Feel your enemy’s rasping breath; a foot shifts on swampy ground; the crack of steel on wooden shield. The Vale is an audio based action adventure that sets out to breathe new life into medieval combat and fantasy narrative.

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The Vale: Shadow of the Crown has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 8/19/2021
Developers
Publisher Falling Squirrel Inc.
Steam App Id 989790

3. Shady Knight

Shady Knight is a first-person skill-driven melee action game centered around swift swordplay, acrobatic archery, and fluid platforming that seamlessly blends combat and parkour skills into a stylish dance of death full of creative chaos.

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Shady Knight has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 439 positive reviews and 23 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 10/9/2024
Franchise cptnsigh
Developer Alexey 'cptnsigh'
Publisher Alexey 'cptnsigh'
Steam App Id 1155650

4. Bearnard

Collect cards and use them in tactical turn-based battles across various biomes. Master the physics to defeat enemies, and solve environmental puzzles. Join Bearnard on his quest!

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Bearnard has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $16.99 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 $16.99
Release Date 8/12/2024
Developer Michał Wikliński
Publisher Michał Wikliński
Steam App Id 2422210

5. Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition

Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!

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Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,383 positive reviews and 14,807 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 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.

Release Date 8/7/2020
Franchise PlayStation Studios™
Developer Guerrilla
Publishers
Steam App Id 1151640

6. Cricket Through the Ages

Swing bats and throw balls through the intertwined histories of humankind and cricket in this one button, physics-driven game.

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Cricket Through the Ages has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 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 $7.99
Release Date 3/1/2024
Franchise Free Lives
Developer Free Lives
Publisher Devolver Digital
Steam App Id 2657480

7. BLACKTAIL

Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.

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BLACKTAIL has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,534 positive reviews and 329 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 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 $29.99
Release Date 12/15/2022
Franchise Focus Entertainment
Developer THE PARASIGHT
Publisher Focus Entertainment
Steam App Id 1532690

8. Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow

Emotional, 3rd-person, story-driven, adventure game focused on solving puzzles and using stealth mechanics. Use your bow to interact with environmental elements. Sneak, climb or distract guards to move further unnoticed. Solve light puzzles alongside your path to rescue your loved one.

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Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.99 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 $13.99
Release Date 4/10/2023
Franchise Catthia Games
Developer Catthia Games
Publisher Catthia Games
Steam App Id 1685730

9. Kitaria Fables

Action Adventure fused with RPG and Farming elements. Armed with sword, bow and spellbook, fight against a rising darkness threatening the world. Plunder dungeons in search of relics and resources, tend to your farm to make provisions and potions, and take on quests solo, or with a friend!

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Kitaria Fables has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,382 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,000 positive reviews and 382 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 9/1/2021
Developer Twin Hearts
Publisher PQube
Steam App Id 1356280

10. Battlemage: Magic by Mail

Will you defend your kingdom with forbidden magic, or backstab the crown? Win tournaments, kiss a prince/princess, or just seize power for yourself!

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Battlemage: Magic by Mail has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 8/12/2021
Developer Choice of Games
Publisher Choice of Games
Steam App Id 1663950

More Archery Steam Deck Verified Games

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Arrow a Row steam charts
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94
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The Vale: Shadow of the Crown steam charts
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8/19/2021
89
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Shady Knight steam charts
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10/9/2024
88
$19.99
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Bearnard steam charts
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8/12/2024
87
$16.99
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Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition steam charts
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8/7/2020
87
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Cricket Through the Ages steam charts
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3/1/2024
81
$7.99
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BLACKTAIL steam charts
20
12/15/2022
79
$29.99
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Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow steam charts
1
4/10/2023
71
$13.99
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Kitaria Fables steam charts
79
9/1/2021
70
$19.99
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Battlemage: Magic by Mail steam charts
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8/12/2021
59
$4.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). The Vale: Shadow of the Crown on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Shady Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 3). Bearnard on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 7). Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 15). Cricket Through the Ages on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). BLACKTAIL on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 18). Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Kitaria Fables on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Battlemage: Magic by Mail on Steam. Steam Store.

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