Best Character Action Game Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 758 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 12/4/2024.

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1. ULTRAKILL

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health.

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ULTRAKILL holds the #1 spot for "best Character Action Game Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133,669 positive reviews and 2,907 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $18.74 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 $18.74
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.

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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 32,267 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,417 positive reviews and 850 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
Publisher Bethesda Softworks
Steam App Id 1817230

3. 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...

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METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,117 positive reviews and 3,136 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $17.99 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 $17.99
Release Date 1/9/2014
Franchise Metal Gear
Developer PlatinumGames
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Steam App Id 235460

4. Devil May Cry 5

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

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Devil May Cry 5 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 132,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 126,957 positive reviews and 5,545 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 3/7/2019
Developer CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publisher CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Steam App Id 601150

5. 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.

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DmC: Devil May Cry has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,489 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,530 positive reviews and 1,959 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 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 $7.49
Release Date 1/24/2013
Developer Ninja Theory
Publisher Capcom
Steam App Id 220440

6. 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.

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Bayonetta has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,580 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,539 positive reviews and 2,041 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 4/11/2017
Franchise PlatinumGames
Developer PlatinumGames
Publisher SEGA
Steam App Id 460790

7. 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.

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The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,322 positive reviews and 72 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.49 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 $2.49
Release Date 5/12/2017
Developer Ska Studios
Publisher Ska Studios
Steam App Id 268990

8. 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!

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SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,119 positive reviews and 154 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.99 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 $8.99
Release Date 1/22/2019
Franchise SENRAN KAGURA Series
Developer Tamsoft
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Steam App Id 889510

9. ICEY

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

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ICEY has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,717 positive reviews and 2,533 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.39 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 $4.39
Release Date 11/17/2016
Franchise XD International
Developer FantaBlade Network
Publisher XD
Steam App Id 553640

10. KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)

KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) brings one chapter of the series to a close. Travel to exciting new Disney and Pixar worlds, and prepare for the final showdown.

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KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Character Action Game Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 991 positive reviews and 83 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $38.99 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 $38.99
Release Date 6/13/2024
Franchise Square Enix
Developer Square Enix
Publisher Square Enix
Steam App Id 2552450

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ULTRAKILL steam charts
1,048
9/3/2020
97
$18.74
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Hi-Fi RUSH steam charts
80
1/25/2023
95
$29.99
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METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE steam charts
179
1/9/2014
94
$17.99
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Devil May Cry 5 steam charts
1,064
3/7/2019
94
$29.99
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DmC: Devil May Cry steam charts
58
1/24/2013
91
$7.49
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Bayonetta steam charts
94
4/11/2017
91
$5.99
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The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile steam charts
3
5/12/2017
90
$2.49
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SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal steam charts
28
1/22/2019
89
$8.99
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ICEY steam charts
40
11/17/2016
88
$4.39
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KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) steam charts
144
6/13/2024
87
$38.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Hi-Fi RUSH on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Devil May Cry 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Bayonetta on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). ICEY on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) on Steam. Steam Store.

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