Best Competitive Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,883 Competitive 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. Competitive game rankings were last updated on 3/31/2026.
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1. Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.
Age of Empires II (Retired) holds the #1 spot for "best Competitive Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 102,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,182 positive reviews and 4,280 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 | 4/9/2013 |
| Franchise | Age of Empires Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 221380 |
2. Rivals of Aether
RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.
Rivals of Aether has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Competitive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,517 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,994 positive reviews and 1,523 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 | 3/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Aether Studios |
| Developer | Aether Studios |
| Publisher | Aether Studios |
| Steam App Id | 383980 |
3. Ultimate Chicken Horse
Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.
Ultimate Chicken Horse has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Competitive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,061 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,849 positive reviews and 2,212 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 3/4/2016 |
| Developer | Clever Endeavour Games |
| Publisher | Clever Endeavour Games |
| Steam App Id | 386940 |
4. Quake
Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.
Quake has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Competitive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,348 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,818 positive reviews and 530 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 | 8/3/2007 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 2310 |
5. Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
Lethal League Blaze has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Competitive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,617 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,419 positive reviews and 198 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/24/2018 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 553310 |
6. GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Competitive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,283 positive reviews and 287 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 | 5/26/2015 |
| Developer | Arc System Works |
| Publisher | Arc System Works |
| Steam App Id | 348550 |
7. Boomerang Fu
Slice and dice your friends with boomerangs in this frantic physics party game. Join a crew of your favorite foods as you grill, chill and spill your enemies. Discover ridiculous power-ups and stack them together in deadly combinations.
Boomerang Fu has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Competitive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,780 positive reviews and 93 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 | 8/13/2020 |
| Developer | Cranky Watermelon |
| Publisher | Cranky Watermelon |
| Steam App Id | 965680 |
8. Tetris® Effect: Connected
Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes!
Tetris® Effect: Connected has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Competitive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,730 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,262 positive reviews and 468 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2021 |
| Franchise | Enhance Experience |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Enhance |
| Steam App Id | 1003590 |
9. GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Competitive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,944 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,324 positive reviews and 620 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 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 | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2016 |
| Developer | Arc System Works |
| Publisher | Arc System Works |
| Steam App Id | 520440 |
10. THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
KOF 2002 UM is the 2nd title in the UM Series and a fully upgraded ver. of KOF 2002, a masterpiece of the KOF Series deserving its place of honor alongside KOF ’98. Based on THE NESTS CHRONICLES, 2002 UM includes the most characters of any title in the KOF Series, and fighting game history!
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Competitive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,858 positive reviews and 268 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.24 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 | $2.24 |
| Release Date | 2/27/2015 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | SNK CORPORATION |
| Steam App Id | 222440 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 2,892 | 4/9/2013 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 146 | 3/28/2017 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 140 | 3/4/2016 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 8/3/2007 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 96 | 5/26/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 8/13/2020 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 8/18/2021 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 12/14/2016 | 92 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 188 | 2/27/2015 | 91 | $2.24 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 11). Rivals of Aether on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). Ultimate Chicken Horse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). Quake on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 12). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 15). Boomerang Fu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 18). Tetris® Effect: Connected on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 8). GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH on Steam. Steam Store.