Best Combat Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 9,938 Combat 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 game rankings were last updated on 12/4/2024.

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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.

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Baldur's Gate 3 holds the #1 spot for "best Combat Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 692,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 671,013 positive reviews and 21,623 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. Neon White

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

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Neon White has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,920 positive reviews and 280 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.49 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 $12.49
Release Date 6/16/2022
Franchise Annapurna Interactive
Developer Angel Matrix
Publisher Annapurna Interactive
Steam App Id 1533420

3. Brotato

Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

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Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,090 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,298 positive reviews and 2,792 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 6/23/2023
Franchise Blobfish Games
Developer Blobfish
Publisher Blobfish
Steam App Id 1942280

4. CULTIC

Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

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CULTIC has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,404 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,302 positive reviews and 102 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 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 $7.99
Release Date 10/13/2022
Franchise 3D Realms
Developer Jasozz Games
Publisher 3D Realms
Steam App Id 1684930

5. God of War

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

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God of War has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 146,061 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 140,381 positive reviews and 5,680 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 1/14/2022
Franchise PlayStation Studios™
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Steam App Id 1593500

6. Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered

In Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, the worlds of Peter Parker and Spider-Man collide in an original action-packed story. Play as an experienced Peter Parker, fighting big crime and iconic villains in Marvel’s New York. Web-swing through vibrant neighborhoods and defeat villains with epic takedowns.

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Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 102,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,439 positive reviews and 4,214 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 8/12/2022
Franchise PlayStation Studios™
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Steam App Id 1817070

7. The Upturned

A frantic adventure. Welcome to the Upturned Inn: a grand hotel for the dead! You just want to find your room.

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The Upturned has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,151 positive reviews and 15 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 3/23/2022
Developer Zeekerss
Publisher Zeekerss
Steam App Id 1717770

8. Thronefall

A minimalist game about building and defending your little kingdom.

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Thronefall has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,886 positive reviews and 581 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 10/11/2024
Developer GrizzlyGames
Publisher GrizzlyGames
Steam App Id 2239150

9. Felvidek

In Felvidek, a JRPG set in 15th century Slovakia, you embrace the role of an alcoholic knight Pavol. Meet diverse and interesting characters to help you drive out the Hussites and Ottomans who blight this land.

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Felvidek has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,627 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.79 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 $8.79
Release Date 3/29/2024
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Steam App Id 2299900

10. Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.

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Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,703 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.61 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 $4.61
Release Date 4/3/2024
Developer GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Publisher GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Steam App Id 1955830

More Combat Steam Deck Verified Games

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Baldur's Gate 3 steam charts
56,599
8/3/2023
96
$47.99
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Neon White steam charts
185
6/16/2022
96
$12.49
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Brotato steam charts
16,802
6/23/2023
95
$2.99
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CULTIC steam charts
9
10/13/2022
95
$7.99
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God of War steam charts
3,977
1/14/2022
95
$19.99
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Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered steam charts
3,922
8/12/2022
94
$29.99
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The Upturned steam charts
6
3/23/2022
94
$9.99
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Thronefall steam charts
764
10/11/2024
94
$9.74
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Felvidek steam charts
30
3/29/2024
94
$8.79
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Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy steam charts
212
4/3/2024
94
$4.61
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Neon White on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). CULTIC on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). God of War on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 18). The Upturned on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Thronefall on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Felvidek on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy on Steam. Steam Store.

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