Best Colony Sim Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 935 Colony Sim 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. Colony Sim game rankings were last updated on 2/11/2025.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Colony Sim Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 203,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 199,552 positive reviews and 4,124 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. Oxygen Not Included
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Colony Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,473 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 121,408 positive reviews and 4,065 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/30/2019 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 457140 |
3. Cult of the Lamb
Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
Cult of the Lamb has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Colony Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,215 positive reviews and 4,335 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 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 | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2022 |
| Franchise | Devolver Digital |
| Developer | Massive Monster |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1313140 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Colony Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,421 positive reviews and 1,489 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 |
5. WorldBox - God Simulator
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
WorldBox - God Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Colony Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,530 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,475 positive reviews and 2,055 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 | 12/2/2021 |
| Developer | Maxim Karpenko |
| Publisher | Maxim Karpenko |
| Steam App Id | 1206560 |
6. Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens!
Cattails: Wildwood Story has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Colony Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,469 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,438 positive reviews and 31 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 | 10/20/2023 |
| Franchise | Falcon Development |
| Developer | Falcon Development |
| Publisher | Falcon Development |
| Steam App Id | 1882500 |
7. Farm Together
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!
Farm Together has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Colony Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,346 positive reviews and 1,252 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 | 10/11/2018 |
| Franchise | Milkstone Studios |
| Developer | Milkstone Studios |
| Publisher | Milkstone Studios |
| Steam App Id | 673950 |
8. Cattails | Become a Cat!
Become a cat! Cattails is a unique animal simulation RPG. Hunt for food, fight invading cats, explore to gather herbs, and socialize with other cats in an expansive open world. Get married and raise a family of kittens, befriend your neighbors, and learn to live in the dangerous wilderness!
Cattails | Become a Cat! has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Colony Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,470 positive reviews and 106 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Falcon Development |
| Developer | Falcon Development |
| Publisher | Falcon Development |
| Steam App Id | 634160 |
9. Kingdoms and Castles
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Colony Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,117 positive reviews and 1,941 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 | 7/20/2017 |
| Franchise | Lion Shield Studios |
| Developer | Lion Shield, LLC |
| Publisher | Lion Shield, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 569480 |
10. dotAGE
Village elder, help us! The Apocalypse is approaching, and we need your guidance to survive. Assign your workers and build a thriving village against the pending doom. DotAGE is the merciless survival roguelite turn-based city builder. Will you fulfill the Prophecy?
dotAGE has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Colony Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,022 positive reviews and 91 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.59 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 | $17.59 |
| Release Date | 10/4/2023 |
| Franchise | Michele Pirovano |
| Developer | Michele Pirovano |
| Publisher | Michele Pirovano |
| Steam App Id | 638510 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 23,696 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,405 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,945 | 8/11/2022 | 94 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,121 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,295 | 12/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 10/20/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 387 | 10/11/2018 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 12/1/2017 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 315 | 7/20/2017 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 10/4/2023 | 91 | $17.59 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 8). WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 25). Cattails: Wildwood Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Farm Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Cattails | Become a Cat! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 3). Kingdoms and Castles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). dotAGE on Steam. Steam Store.