Best Class-Based Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,027 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 3/13/2025.
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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 735,172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 711,875 positive reviews and 23,297 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $47.99 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 | $47.99 |
| 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 30,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,924 positive reviews and 1,513 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.
| 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 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 491 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 1083790 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,147 positive reviews and 349 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,516 positive reviews and 55 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,395 positive reviews and 1,040 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 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 | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
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 2,741 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,585 positive reviews and 156 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 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 | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 5/30/2024 |
| Franchise | Raw Fury Games |
| Developer | High North Studios AS |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1069160 |
8. Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
Assemble your crew and set sail on an infamous ghost ship to sneak, stab, and spellcast your way through the Inquisition in this non-linear stealth strategy game. Chart a course, develop uncanny abilities, and use unconventional tactics to find a powerful pirate artifact!
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,077 positive reviews and 293 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 | 8/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
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| Steam App Id | 1545560 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,977 positive reviews and 142 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 |
10. Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
Cyberpunk mercenaries RPG! Turn-based squad tactics with unique heist-planning strategy. Build your crew wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Pull off heists with powerful cyberware, faction connections, multiclassing, weapon modding, stealth, hacking, and more!
Cyber Knights: Flashpoint has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Class-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 794 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 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 | $23.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Trese Brothers |
| Developer | Trese Brothers |
| Publisher | Trese Brothers |
| Steam App Id | 1021210 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 59,079 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $47.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,562 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/8/2023 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 139 | 7/28/2021 | 91 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 260 | 4/12/2024 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 924 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 5/30/2024 | 90 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 247 | 8/17/2023 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 7/28/2021 | 89 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 10/17/2023 | 89 | $23.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 5). FINAL FANTASY on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 9). Our Adventurer Guild on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). SKALD: Against the Black Priory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 5). FINAL FANTASY III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Cyber Knights: Flashpoint on Steam. Steam Store.