Best Cinematic Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 4,233 Cinematic 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. Cinematic game rankings were last updated on 1/9/2026.
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1. Resident Evil 4
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
Resident Evil 4 holds the #1 spot for "best Cinematic Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 209,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 205,199 positive reviews and 4,734 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 3/24/2023 |
| Franchise | Capcom |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2050650 |
2. Dispatch
Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy where choices matter. Manage a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes and strategize who to send to emergencies around the city, all while balancing office politics, personal relationships, and your own quest to become a hero. All episodes out now!
Dispatch has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Cinematic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147,788 positive reviews and 3,299 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 | 10/22/2025 |
| Developer | AdHoc Studio |
| Publisher | AdHoc Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2592160 |
3. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Cinematic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,487 positive reviews and 568 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
4. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Cinematic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,152 positive reviews and 2,186 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.
5. Tomb Raider Game of the Year
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
Tomb Raider Game of the Year has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Cinematic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 259,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248,828 positive reviews and 10,198 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 203160 |
6. Detroit: Become Human
Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.
Detroit: Become Human has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Cinematic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 212,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204,243 positive reviews and 8,253 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Developer | Quantic Dream |
| Publisher | Quantic Dream |
| Steam App Id | 1222140 |
7. SIGNALIS
A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.
SIGNALIS has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Cinematic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,525 positive reviews and 1,009 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 | 10/27/2022 |
| Franchise | Humble Games |
| Developer | rose-engine |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1262350 |
8. Thank Goodness You're Here!
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs…
Thank Goodness You're Here! has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Cinematic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,082 positive reviews and 275 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2024 |
| Franchise | Panic |
| Developer | Coal Supper |
| Publisher | Panic |
| Steam App Id | 2366980 |
9. FAR: Lone Sails
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
FAR: Lone Sails has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Cinematic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,656 positive reviews and 1,192 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.
10. Aperture Desk Job
Introducing Aperture Desk Job — a free playable short made for the Steam Deck, set in the universe of the modestly popular Portal games.
Aperture Desk Job has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Cinematic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,201 positive reviews and 1,258 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,582 | 3/24/2023 | 97 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,800 | 10/22/2025 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/28/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 209 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,412 | 3/4/2013 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13,918 | 6/18/2020 | 95 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 10/27/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 8/1/2024 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 5/17/2018 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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