Best Asynchronous Multiplayer Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 461 Asynchronous Multiplayer 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. Asynchronous Multiplayer game rankings were last updated on 7/24/2024.
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1. The Past Within
The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.
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The Past Within holds the #1 spot for "best Asynchronous Multiplayer Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,814 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,081 positive reviews and 733 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
Release Date | 11/2/2022 |
Franchise | Rusty Lake |
Developer | Rusty Lake |
Publisher | Rusty Lake |
Steam App Id | 1515210 |
2. We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip
Partner up with your friend online and test your friendship by solving puzzles together in an abandoned amusement park. Work together to overcome brain-teasing challenges in this standalone We Were Here experience.
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We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,347 positive reviews and 1,653 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 | 9/14/2023 |
Franchise | Total Mayhem Games |
Developer | Total Mayhem Games |
Publisher | Total Mayhem Games |
Steam App Id | 2296990 |
3. Magic Rampage
Exciting platformer that combines the RPG genre with fast-paced action gameplay.
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Magic Rampage has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,149 positive reviews and 70 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 5/24/2022 |
Developer | Asantee Games |
Publisher | DK Game Dev LTDA |
Steam App Id | 704920 |
4. D&D Lords of Waterdeep
Lords of Waterdeep is an award winning strategy board game, set in the Dungeons & Dragons world of Waterdeep. Play as one of the masked Lords of the City of Splendor. Intrigue abounds as you recruit adventurers, via your agents, to quest on your behalf and spread your influence.
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D&D Lords of Waterdeep has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,395 positive reviews and 93 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
Release Date | 9/1/2017 |
Developer | Playdek, Inc. |
Publisher | Playdek, Inc. |
Steam App Id | 644390 |
5. Backpack Battles
A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.
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Backpack Battles has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,084 positive reviews and 1,013 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
Release Date | 3/8/2024 |
Franchise | IndieArk |
Developer | PlayWithFurcifer |
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Steam App Id | 2427700 |
6. The Conquest of Go
Learn and play Go, the classic board game that has been played for thousands of years, and compete in the race to conquer the most land in the in-game world, or compete online against opponents around the real world.
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The Conquest of Go has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 428 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
Release Date | 12/7/2020 |
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Steam App Id | 1264970 |
7. New Heights: Realistic Climbing and Bouldering
Experience free solo climbing and bouldering like never before. Go above and beyond on more than 120 REAL WORLD routes. Improve your skills, travel the world and compete against your friends from the safety of your computer.
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New Heights: Realistic Climbing and Bouldering has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 170 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $21.99 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 | $21.99 |
Release Date | 7/7/2023 |
Franchise | WhisperGames |
Developer | Wikkl Works |
Publishers | |
Steam App Id | 2179440 |
8. Root
Might makes right in the wild wood! The award-winning board game of asymmetrical woodland warfare comes to cross-platform digital play! Combine subtle strategy and bold daring to guide your forest faction to victory!
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Root has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,172 positive reviews and 373 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 Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Steam Price | $14.99 |
Release Date | 9/24/2020 |
Franchise | DireWolfDigital |
Developer | Dire Wolf |
Publisher | Dire Wolf |
Steam App Id | 965580 |
9. Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game set in the grimdark universe of the 41st Millennium. Pick your force, develop your army, field mighty heroes and fight for victory using superior strategy, awesome abilities, and devastating weaponry.
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Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,153 positive reviews and 523 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
Release Date | 7/22/2021 |
Franchise | Warhammer |
Developer | Black Lab Games |
Publisher | Slitherine Ltd. |
Steam App Id | 1295500 |
10. The Karters 2: Turbo Charged - Prologue
Get ready for the ultimate kart racing experience on Steam & Steam Deck! Race to victory with the unique blend of Mario Kart and Crash Team Racing, enhanced by tons of new features!
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The Karters 2: Turbo Charged - Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Asynchronous Multiplayer Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 177 positive reviews and 11 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 | 7/27/2023 |
Developer | Pixel Edge Games |
Publisher | Pixel Edge Games |
Steam App Id | 2506950 |
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25 | 11/2/2022 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | ||
108 | 9/14/2023 | 90 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | ||
29 | 5/24/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
58 | 9/1/2017 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
2,218 | 3/8/2024 | 87 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | ||
6 | 12/7/2020 | 87 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | ||
4 | 7/7/2023 | 86 | $21.99 | Steam Charts | ||
107 | 9/24/2020 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
123 | 7/22/2021 | 86 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 7/27/2023 | 85 | ??? | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). The Past Within on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 18). We Were Here Expeditions: The FriendShip on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 20). Magic Rampage on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). D&D Lords of Waterdeep on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Backpack Battles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 10). The Conquest of Go on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). New Heights: Realistic Climbing and Bouldering on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Root on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 12). Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). The Karters 2: Turbo Charged - Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.