Best Archery Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 395 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.
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 16,227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,710 positive reviews and 517 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.
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. 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!
Bearnard 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 153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151 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 |
4. 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.
Shady Knight 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 723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 679 positive reviews and 44 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 |
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!
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 125,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110,282 positive reviews and 15,177 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. 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.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,898 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,665 positive reviews and 233 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 |
7. Gah!
Gah! is a blend of Action-RPG and Roguelite focused on short adventures. Choose a character, fight through randomized levels, level up, and defeat the final boss!
Gah! has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 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 |
8. Cricket Through the Ages
Swing bats and throw balls through the intertwined histories of humankind and cricket in this one button, physics-driven game.
Cricket Through the Ages has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 3/1/2024 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2657480 |
9. 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?
The End of Dyeus has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 173 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 152 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 |
10. 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.
BLACKTAIL has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Archery Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,879 positive reviews and 428 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 |
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| 124 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/19/2021 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/12/2024 | 88 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 10/9/2024 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 652 | 8/7/2020 | 87 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1,668 | 6/5/2025 | 84 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/4/2024 | 83 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/1/2024 | 82 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/15/2021 | 80 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 12/15/2022 | 78 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Bearnard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Shady Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 14). Gah! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Cricket Through the Ages on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 13). The End of Dyeus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 14). BLACKTAIL on Steam. Steam Store.