Best Class-Based Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 926 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 11/22/2024.
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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 675,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 653,495 positive reviews and 21,529 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| 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 27,271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,898 positive reviews and 1,373 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
3. Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands
A party-based RPG about a 3-piece band of dysfunctional friends who, upon signing up to a perfectly normal battle of the bands contest, become cursed with an unusual power.
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 460 positive reviews and 4 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 |
4. Our Adventurer Guild
Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?
Our Adventurer Guild 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 1,104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,072 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,996 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,137 positive reviews and 859 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,801 positive reviews and 332 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 |
7. SKALD: Against the Black Priory
SKALD:Against the Black Priory is a retro-style party-based RPG set in a grim-dark fantasy world of tragic heroes, violent deaths and Lovecraftian horror. Take a chance and roll the dice as you embark on a compelling story filled with deadly creatures, branching story and tactical, turn-based combat
SKALD: Against the Black Priory has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,068 positive reviews and 111 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 5/30/2024 |
| Franchise | Raw Fury Games |
| Developer | High North Studios AS |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1069160 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,994 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,858 positive reviews and 136 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 458 positive reviews and 20 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,888 positive reviews and 147 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 45,479 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,164 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/8/2023 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 200 | 4/12/2024 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 648 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 7/28/2021 | 91 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 5/30/2024 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 7/28/2021 | 89 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/10/2022 | 89 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 3/31/2022 | 88 | $13.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Our Adventurer Guild on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). FINAL FANTASY on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). SKALD: Against the Black Priory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). FINAL FANTASY III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 3). Potato Flowers in Full Bloom on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Crystal Project on Steam. Steam Store.