Best Combat Racing Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 879 Combat Racing 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. Combat Racing game rankings were last updated on 2/1/2025.

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1. FlatOut 2

Experience the drive of your life as you throw yourself around on and off the track causing fences to shatter, tyre walls explode, water tanks and barrels fly across the track into other cars.

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FlatOut 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Combat Racing Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,327 positive reviews and 703 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 12/21/2006
Developers
Publisher Strategy First
Steam App Id 2990

2. Aero GPX

Aero GPX is an anti-gravity racer focused on high velocity, flight, machine-to-machine combat, and responsive controls that are easy to pick up but difficult to master. Fight for the best position possible with high speeds, risky maneuvers, and visceral attacks!

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Aero GPX has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Combat Racing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 796 positive reviews and 8 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 8/6/2024
Developer Aaron McDevitt
Publisher Aaron McDevitt
Steam App Id 2160360

3. SimplePlanes

Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.

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SimplePlanes has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Combat Racing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,653 positive reviews and 699 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.99 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 $12.99
Release Date 12/17/2015
Developer Jundroo, LLC
Publisher Jundroo, LLC
Steam App Id 397340

4. BallisticNG

BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto.

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BallisticNG has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Combat Racing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,233 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,040 positive reviews and 193 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.74 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 $12.74
Release Date 12/15/2018
Developer Neognosis
Publisher Neognosis
Steam App Id 473770

5. Shipped

Challenge your friends in a naval battle of steering, pushing and shooting. Keep your ship on-screen and avoid crashing with land to survive. Up to 8 players.

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Shipped has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Combat Racing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 591 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 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 $3.99
Release Date 3/28/2019
Franchise Majorariatto
Developer Majorariatto
Publisher Majorariatto
Steam App Id 1037190

6. FlatOut

Ram through pile-ups and smash through your windshield as you push racing to the edge! FlatOut™ delivers more heart-stopping thrills than any sane driver can handle!

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FlatOut has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Combat Racing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,847 positive reviews and 429 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 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 $7.49
Release Date 2/2/2007
Developers
Publisher Strategy First
Steam App Id 6220

7. Make Way

Speed around loops, dart through train crossings, drift around helter skelters, and unleash wacky weaponry in this modern take on classic top-down multiplayer racing games. The twist? You build the track.

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Make Way has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Combat Racing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,072 positive reviews and 80 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 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 $7.49
Release Date 12/4/2023
Franchise Secret Mode
Developer Ice BEAM
Publisher Secret Mode
Steam App Id 1445790

8. Minit Fun Racer

Buckle up: Minit Fun Racer is a peculiar little racing game with 100% of developer and Devolver's profits going directly to charity. Forever.

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Minit Fun Racer has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Combat Racing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 238 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 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 $2.99
Release Date 2/18/2021
Franchise Minit Franchise
Developers
Publisher Devolver Digital
Steam App Id 1503530

9. PAKO 2

Getaway driving and gun shooting action in two alternative camera views

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PAKO 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Combat Racing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 369 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 11/16/2017
Developer Tree Men Games
Publisher Tree Men Games
Steam App Id 612370

10. Buck Up And Drive!

There is time to explain, I just don't wanna.

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Buck Up And Drive! has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Combat Racing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 613 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 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.

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 1/10/2022
Developer Fábio Fontes
Publisher Fábio Fontes
Steam App Id 1714590

More Combat Racing Steam Deck Verified Games

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12/21/2006
94
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8/6/2024
92
$19.99
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SimplePlanes steam charts
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12/17/2015
91
$12.99
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12/15/2018
90
$12.74
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Shipped steam charts
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3/28/2019
90
$3.99
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FlatOut steam charts
27
2/2/2007
89
$7.49
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Make Way steam charts
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12/4/2023
88
$7.49
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Minit Fun Racer steam charts
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2/18/2021
88
$2.99
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PAKO 2 steam charts
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11/16/2017
87
$5.99
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Buck Up And Drive! steam charts
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1/10/2022
87
$7.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 8). Aero GPX on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). SimplePlanes on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). BallisticNG on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 1). FlatOut on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). Make Way on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Minit Fun Racer on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). PAKO 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 26). Buck Up And Drive! on Steam. Steam Store.

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