Best Character Action Game Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 839 Character Action Game 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. Character Action Game game rankings were last updated on 4/25/2026.
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1. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
ULTRAKILL holds the #1 spot for "best Character Action Game Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 226,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 220,651 positive reviews and 5,845 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/3/2020 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | Arsi "Hakita" Patala |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1229490 |
2. Hi-Fi RUSH
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Hi-Fi RUSH has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,241 positive reviews and 1,032 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2023 |
| Franchise | Bethesda |
| Developer | Tango Gameworks |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1817230 |
3. Devil May Cry 5
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Devil May Cry 5 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 161,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 155,091 positive reviews and 6,407 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/8/2019 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 601150 |
4. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,450 positive reviews and 3,487 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/9/2014 |
| Franchise | Metal Gear |
| Developer | PlatinumGames |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 235460 |
5. I Am Your Beast
Hunt the military-industrial complex across stylish comic book micro-sandboxes in this fast-paced covert revenge thriller FPS from the developers of El Paso, Elsewhere.
I Am Your Beast has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,129 positive reviews and 102 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 | 9/10/2024 |
| Franchise | Strange Scaffold |
| Developer | Strange Scaffold |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1876590 |
6. Dead as Disco
Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music. Join Charlie Disco on a quest to confront the villainous Idols and reunite the band.
Dead as Disco has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,373 positive reviews and 149 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 | 5/5/2026 |
| Developer | Brain Jar Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Brain Jar Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3404260 |
7. DmC: Devil May Cry
In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.
DmC: Devil May Cry has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,501 positive reviews and 2,146 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2013 |
| Developer | Ninja Theory |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Steam App Id | 220440 |
8. Bayonetta
PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.
Bayonetta has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,172 positive reviews and 2,385 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 | 4/11/2017 |
| Franchise | PlatinumGames |
| Developer | PlatinumGames |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 460790 |
9. The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,717 positive reviews and 86 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 5/12/2017 |
| Developer | Ska Studios |
| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 268990 |
10. SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal
Experience the original SENRAN KAGURA Burst, the beginning of the world's best-loved buxom battle series, like never before! Tackle the classic ninja brawler from a whole new perspective in gorgeous, fluid HD, with new features and mechanics throughout!
SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,410 positive reviews and 174 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/22/2019 |
| Franchise | SENRAN KAGURA Series |
| Developer | Tamsoft |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 889510 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 3,806 | 9/3/2020 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 99 | 1/25/2023 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,286 | 3/8/2019 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 312 | 1/9/2014 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 9/10/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,992 | 5/5/2026 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 1/24/2013 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 197 | 4/11/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/12/2017 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 1/22/2019 | 89 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Devil May Cry 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 10). METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). I Am Your Beast on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 11). Dead as Disco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 10). DmC: Devil May Cry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Bayonetta on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal on Steam. Steam Store.