Best Archery Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 401 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 6/25/2025.

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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 16,322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,800 positive reviews and 522 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 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 327 positive reviews and 7 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 8/19/2021
Developers
Publisher Falling Squirrel Inc.
Steam App Id 989790

3. Many Nights a Whisper

A short interactive essay on dreams, pressure, and expectations. Take part in an ancient ritual where one shot determines the fate of a generation.

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Many Nights a Whisper has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 350 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 4/29/2025
Franchise Deconstructeam
Developers
Publisher Deconstructeam
Steam App Id 3541130

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 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 152 positive reviews and 2 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 761 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 713 positive reviews and 48 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

6. 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 #6 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110,567 positive reviews and 15,219 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

7. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals.

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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,038 positive reviews and 265 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $59.99 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 $59.99
Release Date 6/5/2025
Franchise Rune Factory Series
Developer Marvelous Inc.
Publishers
Steam App Id 2864560

8. Gah!

Fight through procedurally generated levels - from haunted dungeons to futuristic space stations. Choose from 13 unique characters, crush your enemies, gather loot, face deadly bosses, and return to a growing village hub where permanent upgrades await. The demons watch. The angels wait. You fight.

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Gah! has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 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 $11.99
Release Date 9/4/2024
Developer Jasio Games
Publisher Jasio Games
Steam App Id 2471090

9. 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 #9 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very 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

10. The End of Dyeus

Go in a quest for Dyeus in a primitive and cryptic open world ! Face mysterious assailants in intense and fast paced sword fights, and survive against a carnivorous fauna. Will you uncover the truth about Dyeus?

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The End of Dyeus has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 153 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 10/15/2021
Developer Curious Planet
Publisher Curious Planet
Steam App Id 1304400

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Arrow a Row steam charts
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8/20/2023
94
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The Vale: Shadow of the Crown steam charts
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8/19/2021
90
$19.99
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Many Nights a Whisper steam charts
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4/29/2025
89
$2.99
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Bearnard steam charts
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8/12/2024
88
$16.99
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Shady Knight steam charts
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10/9/2024
88
$19.99
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Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition steam charts
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8/7/2020
87
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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma steam charts
530
6/5/2025
85
$59.99
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Gah! steam charts
1
9/4/2024
83
$11.99
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Cricket Through the Ages steam charts
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3/1/2024
81
$7.99
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The End of Dyeus steam charts
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10/15/2021
80
$14.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). The Vale: Shadow of the Crown on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). Many Nights a Whisper on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Bearnard on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). Shady Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 16). Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Gah! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Cricket Through the Ages on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). The End of Dyeus on Steam. Steam Store.

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