Best Controller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,889 Controller games available to download and play. Explore our list of 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. Controller game rankings were last updated on 7/25/2024.
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1. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
Vampire Survivors holds the #1 spot for "best Controller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 232,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 229,282 positive reviews and 3,443 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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.
2. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 746,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 728,922 positive reviews and 17,973 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
5. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 361,959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 351,486 positive reviews and 10,473 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 | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 634,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 613,743 positive reviews and 20,334 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
7. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner.
The WereCleaner has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,235 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 5/7/2024 |
| Developer | Howlin' Hugs |
| Publisher | USC Games |
| Steam App Id | 2795000 |
8. 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.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,272 positive reviews and 2,120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 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 | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
9. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58,297 positive reviews and 1,915 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.
10. The Expendabros
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe. Battle in a flurry of bullets and non-stop action through ten full-throttle missions set amongst the picturesque tree tops and the absurdly dangerous lumber mills teeming with enemy soldiers,...
The Expendabros has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,072 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,573 positive reviews and 499 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 8/5/2014 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 312990 |
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 | 3,901 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15,875 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,546 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 72,656 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 5/7/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,474 | 6/23/2023 | 96 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 178 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 8/5/2014 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 546 | 3/26/2010 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 231 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 238 | 9/29/2021 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 10/7/2021 | 94 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | ??? | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,663 | 3/7/2019 | 94 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 258 | 11/12/2009 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,497 | 8/12/2022 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 345 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $13.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 14). The WereCleaner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). The Expendabros on Steam. Steam Store.