Best Cozy Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,013 Cozy 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. Cozy game rankings were last updated on 3/13/2025.
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3. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,836 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,775 positive reviews and 61 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 | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
4. Tiny Glade
Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.
Tiny Glade has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,783 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,348 positive reviews and 435 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pounce Light |
| Publisher | Pounce Light |
| Steam App Id | 2198150 |
5. Lil Gator Game
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Lil Gator Game has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,543 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 12/14/2022 |
| Franchise | Playtonic Friends |
| Developer | MegaWobble |
| Publisher | Playtonic Friends |
| Steam App Id | 1586800 |
6. PowerWash Simulator
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
PowerWash Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,916 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,334 positive reviews and 1,582 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.49 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 | $17.49 |
| Release Date | 7/14/2022 |
| Franchise | FuturLab |
| Developer | FuturLab |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 1290000 |
7. A Building Full of Cats
A Building Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to pet all the cats in the building. Don't leave any cats behind!
A Building Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,907 positive reviews and 40 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.39 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.
8. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,298 positive reviews and 137 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.24 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 | $4.24 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2020 |
| Developer | ustwo games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1337010 |
9. Minami Lane
Welcome to Minami Lane! Build your own street in this tiny cozy, casual management sim! Unlock and customize buildings, manage your shops, and maximize the happiness of your villagers to complete quests and fill your street with love!
Minami Lane has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,931 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,827 positive reviews and 104 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 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 | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 2/28/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2678990 |
10. Smushi Come Home
Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!
Smushi Come Home has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Cozy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,057 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2023 |
| Franchise | Mooneye Studios |
| Developer | SomeHumbleOnion |
| Publisher | Mooneye Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1740300 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 5 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 498 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 12/14/2022 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,909 | 7/14/2022 | 95 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 12/11/2020 | 94 | $4.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 2/28/2024 | 94 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 6/10/2023 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Lil Gator Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). PowerWash Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 4). Alba: A Wildlife Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Minami Lane on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Smushi Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.