Best Base Building Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 3,708 Base Building 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. Base Building game rankings were last updated on 8/14/2025.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Base Building Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 218,566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 214,012 positive reviews and 4,554 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Base Building Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 214,073 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 208,480 positive reviews and 5,593 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 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 | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
3. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Base Building Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 319,607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 309,985 positive reviews and 9,622 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
4. Oxygen Not Included
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Base Building Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 131,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,134 positive reviews and 4,253 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/30/2019 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 457140 |
5. Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.
Age of Empires II (Retired) has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Base Building Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 97,264 positive reviews and 4,270 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 4/9/2013 |
| Franchise | Age of Empires Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 221380 |
6. The Planet Crafter
A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.
The Planet Crafter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Base Building Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,158 positive reviews and 2,277 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.39 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 | $14.39 |
| Release Date | 4/10/2024 |
| Developer | Miju Games |
| Publisher | Miju Games |
| Steam App Id | 1284190 |
7. Cult of the Lamb
Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
Cult of the Lamb has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Base Building Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 105,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101,209 positive reviews and 4,586 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2022 |
| Franchise | Devolver Digital |
| Developer | Massive Monster |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1313140 |
8. Thronefall
A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.
Thronefall has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Base Building Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,366 positive reviews and 729 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
| Developer | GrizzlyGames |
| Publisher | GrizzlyGames |
| Steam App Id | 2239150 |
9. Valheim
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Valheim has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Base Building Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 504,777 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 475,858 positive reviews and 28,919 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Iron Gate AB |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 892970 |
10. Townscaper
Instant town building toy. Place housing blocks and watch them transform, piece by piece, into idyllic ocean-side towns, pastoral gardens, or sweeping cities on the sea.
Townscaper has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Base Building Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,196 positive reviews and 959 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.39 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 | $2.39 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2021 |
| Developer | Oskar Stålberg |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1291340 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 43,516 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,764 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,509 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,435 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,870 | 4/9/2013 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,551 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $14.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,675 | 8/11/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 291 | 10/11/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,251 | 2/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 8/26/2021 | 93 | $2.39 | Steam Charts |
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