Best Boss Rush Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 63 Boss Rush 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. Boss Rush game rankings were last updated on 6/22/2024.
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1. The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
Help her heart battle tough bosses in this Boss Rush, Bullet-hell with rogue-like elements. Fight through several randomly chosen boss battles leading up to a final battle. Each defeated monster will give her random gifts that power up her heart. Don't let her heart break!
The Void Rains Upon Her Heart holds the #1 spot for "best Boss Rush Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,268 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2018 |
| Developer | Veyeral Games |
| Publisher | The Hidden Levels |
| Steam App Id | 790060 |
2. Furi
The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.
Furi has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Boss Rush Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,511 positive reviews and 1,038 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 | 7/5/2016 |
| Franchise | The Game Bakers |
| Developer | The Game Bakers |
| Publisher | The Game Bakers |
| Steam App Id | 423230 |
3. Roto Force
Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.
Roto Force has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Boss Rush Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 7/18/2023 |
| Franchise | East2West Games |
| Developer | Accidently Awesome |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1181610 |
4. Rustled Pete
Rustled Pete is a very unforgiving boss fighting game. There is only one boss in the game and his name is Pete The Rustled. He has 4 forms, each one is harder than the other. Good luck!
Rustled Pete has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Boss Rush Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53 positive reviews and 2 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.
5. Prison City
Prison City is a dystopian, action-packed side-scroller with tight mechanics and intricate level design. Battle Techno-Terrorists with your chakram and grenades, eat hot dogs for health, and locate contacts to help take down bosses.
Prison City has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Boss Rush Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92 positive reviews and 11 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.
6. CALAMITY CREATURES
CALAMITY CREATURES is a 2D action game in boss rush format. Mechanical creatures of overwhelming stature stand before you. Gadgets in the prosthetic hands, the terrain, and the enemies' habits...use all the elements to dismantle the living calamity.
CALAMITY CREATURES has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Boss Rush Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "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.
7. Starry Knight
Walk in Van Gogh’s paintings. Fight with the struggle that he went through in his life. Unveil the destiny of the starry, starry knight.Starry Knight is a 2D boss rush game focusing on unique boss design and emotional experiences.
Starry Knight has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Boss Rush Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107 positive reviews and 19 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 | 12/15/2021 |
| Developer | Peace Blvd Games |
| Publisher | Peace Blvd Games |
| Steam App Id | 1714460 |
8. Gripper
Gripper is a story-driven action game with boss fights on wheels. Tear your enemies apart with a grappling hook. Rip out their metal hearts to gain abilities. Rescue your family and uncover the secrets of the collapsing world.
Gripper has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Boss Rush Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58 positive reviews and 10 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 | 3/29/2023 |
| Developer | Heart Core |
| Publisher | Heart Core |
| Steam App Id | 1336380 |
9. Tribes of Midgard
A vibrant blend of survival and action RPG for 1-10 players! Craft legendary items, grow your home base and embark on an epic journey through procedural realms to face towering creatures hel-bent on unleashing Ragnarök. Valhalla can wait, Einherjar!
Tribes of Midgard has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Boss Rush Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,363 positive reviews and 4,996 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 7/27/2021 |
| Developer | Norsfell |
| Publisher | Gearbox Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 858820 |
10. Eldest Souls
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
Eldest Souls has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Boss Rush Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,430 positive reviews and 861 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 7/29/2021 |
| Franchise | CI Games |
| Developer | Fallen Flag Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1108590 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 30 | 2/14/2018 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 7/5/2016 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/18/2023 | 84 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/28/2023 | 83 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/29/2023 | 80 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/15/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/15/2021 | 77 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/29/2023 | 75 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 200 | 7/27/2021 | 75 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 7/29/2021 | 72 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 14). Furi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Roto Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 23). Rustled Pete on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 14). Prison City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). CALAMITY CREATURES on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Starry Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Gripper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 18). Tribes of Midgard on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Eldest Souls on Steam. Steam Store.