Best Casual Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 71,153 Casual 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. Casual game rankings were last updated on 9/8/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Casual Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 925,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 911,498 positive reviews and 14,450 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
Vampire Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Casual Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 252,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248,878 positive reviews and 3,917 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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.
3. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Casual Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,918 positive reviews and 700 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
4. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Casual Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 854,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 833,288 positive reviews and 21,228 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
5. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Casual Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167,925 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,508 positive reviews and 3,417 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
6. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Casual Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,763 positive reviews and 164 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
7. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Casual Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 188,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184,073 positive reviews and 4,216 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.49 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 | $8.49 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 646570 |
8. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner.
The WereCleaner has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Casual Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,815 positive reviews and 62 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 | 5/7/2024 |
| Developer | Howlin' Hugs |
| Publisher | USC Games |
| Steam App Id | 2795000 |
9. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Casual Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,683 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,290 positive reviews and 393 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48,127 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,417 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 170 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,412 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,166 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,205 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 5/7/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 198 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 8). The Henry Stickmin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 8). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 6). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 31). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 14). The WereCleaner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.