Best Auto Battler Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 1,233 Auto Battler 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. Auto Battler game rankings were last updated on 10/3/2025.

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1. Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga

Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!

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Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga holds the #1 spot for "best Auto Battler Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,606 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,877 positive reviews and 729 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 6/10/2022
Developer Dancing Dragon Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 1488200

2. Nothing

A game about doing Nothing

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Nothing has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Auto Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,552 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,006 positive reviews and 546 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.99 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 $0.99
Release Date 1/10/2024
Developer Pixelatto
Publisher Pixelatto
Steam App Id 2696480

3. Bad North: Jotunn Edition

Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island.

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Bad North: Jotunn Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Auto Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,802 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,936 positive reviews and 866 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 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 $2.99
Release Date 11/16/2018
Developers
Publisher Raw Fury
Steam App Id 688420

4. Luck be a Landlord

Luck be a Landlord is a roguelike deckbuilder about using a slot machine to earn rent money and defeat capitalism. This game does not contain any real-world currency gambling or microtransactions.

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Luck be a Landlord has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Auto Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,071 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,330 positive reviews and 741 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.99 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 $6.99
Release Date 1/6/2023
Developer TrampolineTales
Publisher TrampolineTales
Steam App Id 1404850

5. A Tiny Sticker Tale

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!

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A Tiny Sticker Tale has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Auto Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 465 positive reviews and 9 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 10/4/2023
Franchise Ogre Pixel
Developer Ogre Pixel
Publisher Ogre Pixel
Steam App Id 2322180

6. 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 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Auto Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,590 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,026 positive reviews and 1,564 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 6/13/2025
Franchise Shochiku
Developer PlayWithFurcifer
Publishers
Steam App Id 2427700

7. Cauldron

Cauldron is an upgrade-heavy, minigame-centric, turn-based RPG. Play minigames to strengthen your party, then win battles to uncover more map, more heroes, more minigames, more everything! If your favorite plant is an upgrade tree, then this game is for you!

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Cauldron has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Auto Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,111 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,046 positive reviews and 65 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 5/21/2025
Franchise Caketown Interactive
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Steam App Id 2619650

8. Just King

Just King is an action auto-battler with roguelike elements. Assemble your party to venture into different lands fighting fearsome kings and their deadly armies. Use your loot to hire and upgrade mighty heroes... or the bard.

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Just King has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Auto Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,317 positive reviews and 145 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.74 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 $3.74
Release Date 12/19/2023
Franchise IndieArk
Developer VISH
Publishers
Steam App Id 1059980

9. Hadean Tactics

Hadean Tactics is a roguelike deckbuilding game fused with autobattler elements to create a unique strategy experience. Use your cards to influence the actions of your units and help your Hero defeat the Six Wings of Hell!

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Hadean Tactics has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Auto Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,802 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,612 positive reviews and 190 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $10.99 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 $10.99
Release Date 8/24/2023
Developer Emberfish Games
Publisher Emberfish Games
Steam App Id 1260590

10. Islets Defense

Islets Defense is a turn-based tower defense game in which you build a small village to gather resources and defend your castle. Carefully plan your actions, as each move brings the enemy waves closer! Strategize building placements and play your cards wisely, as timing and order are key.

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Islets Defense has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Auto Battler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134 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 6/18/2025
Franchise Nuntius Games
Developer MiniGoof
Publishers
Steam App Id 3235170

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Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga steam charts
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6/10/2022
92
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Nothing steam charts
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1/10/2024
91
$0.99
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Bad North: Jotunn Edition steam charts
90
11/16/2018
91
$2.99
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Luck be a Landlord steam charts
156
1/6/2023
91
$6.99
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A Tiny Sticker Tale steam charts
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10/4/2023
91
$9.99
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Backpack Battles steam charts
1,443
6/13/2025
89
$14.99
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Cauldron steam charts
94
5/21/2025
89
$14.99
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Just King steam charts
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12/19/2023
86
$3.74
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Hadean Tactics steam charts
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8/24/2023
85
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Islets Defense steam charts
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6/18/2025
85
$9.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). Nothing on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 9). Bad North: Jotunn Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Luck be a Landlord on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). A Tiny Sticker Tale on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Backpack Battles on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 16). Cauldron on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Just King on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Hadean Tactics on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). Islets Defense on Steam. Steam Store.

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