Best Class-Based Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 770 Class-Based 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. Class-Based game rankings were last updated on 5/17/2024.
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1. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 holds the #1 spot for "best Class-Based Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 609,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 589,520 positive reviews and 19,609 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $50.99 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 | $50.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
2. Against the Storm
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,173 positive reviews and 1,153 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 | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
3. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.
Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,176 positive reviews and 1,074 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/20/2017 |
| Developer | Reactive Drop Team |
| Publisher | Reactive Drop Team |
| Steam App Id | 563560 |
4. Necesse
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,881 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,163 positive reviews and 718 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
5. FINAL FANTASY
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,402 positive reviews and 314 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2021 |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 1173770 |
6. Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands
A turn-based RPG where you play as DEATHBULGE, a 3-piece band of dysfunctional goofballs who unknowingly stumble into a cursed battle of the bands contest, where all entrants can attack with music and must fight to the death.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 384 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 8/8/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 1083790 |
7. FINAL FANTASY III
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY III has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,732 positive reviews and 120 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2021 |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 1173790 |
8. Potato Flowers in Full Bloom
Explore an underground labyrinth in search of mythical seeds in this 3D dungeon crawler RPG! Leaving things to chance will prove fatal🌱Explore underground labyrinths, expanding your range of actions as you go🌿Light up the path, defeat those in front of you, grow stronger, and unravel the mysteries
Potato Flowers in Full Bloom has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 410 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 3/10/2022 |
| Developer | Pon Pon Games |
| Publisher | PLAYISM |
| Steam App Id | 1601280 |
9. Crystal Project
Crystal Project is a non-linear JRPG where you are the maker of your own adventure. Explore the world while you find Crystals, unlock classes, learn abilities, and create a strategy capable of taking down the world's toughest bosses. Or just stick to exploring; it's up to you.
Crystal Project has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,745 positive reviews and 134 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2022 |
| Developer | Andrew Willman |
| Publisher | Andrew Willman |
| Steam App Id | 1637730 |
10. Nobody Saves the World
Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?
Nobody Saves the World has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,882 positive reviews and 486 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 1/18/2022 |
| Franchise | DrinkBox Studios |
| Developer | DrinkBox Studios |
| Publisher | DrinkBox Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1432050 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 100,343 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $50.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,307 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 185 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 280 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 7/28/2021 | 91 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/8/2023 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 7/28/2021 | 89 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/10/2022 | 89 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 3/31/2022 | 88 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 261 | 1/18/2022 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). FINAL FANTASY on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 2). FINAL FANTASY III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Potato Flowers in Full Bloom on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Crystal Project on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Nobody Saves the World on Steam. Steam Store.