Best Crafting Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 4,100 Crafting 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. Crafting game rankings were last updated on 12/9/2024.

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1. Stardew Valley

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

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Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Crafting Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 824,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 811,441 positive reviews and 13,108 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 2/26/2016
Developer ConcernedApe
Publisher ConcernedApe
Steam App Id 413150

2. Terraria

Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

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Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Crafting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,353,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,320,003 positive reviews and 33,648 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 5/16/2011
Developer Re-Logic
Publisher Re-Logic
Steam App Id 105600

3. Factorio

Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.

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Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Crafting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,456 positive reviews and 5,356 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $35.00 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 $35.00
Release Date 8/14/2020
Developer Wube Software LTD.
Publisher Wube Software LTD.
Steam App Id 427520

4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Crafting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 697,756 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 676,067 positive reviews and 21,689 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
Franchise Larian Studios
Developer Larian Studios
Publisher Larian Studios
Steam App Id 1086940

5. Subnautica

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.

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Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Crafting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 293,639 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 284,707 positive reviews and 8,932 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 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 $29.99
Release Date 1/23/2018
Franchise Unknown Worlds
Developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Publisher Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Steam App Id 264710

6. DAVE THE DIVER

DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

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DAVE THE DIVER has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Crafting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,945 positive reviews and 3,298 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.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 6/28/2023
Developer MINTROCKET
Publisher MINTROCKET
Steam App Id 1868140

7. Fields of Mistria

Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!

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Fields of Mistria has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Crafting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,083 positive reviews and 240 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.99 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 $13.99
Release Date 8/5/2024
Developer NPC Studio
Publisher NPC Studio
Steam App Id 2142790

8. Mon Bazou

Build your crappy vehicle into a race car, install the parts yourself. Make money by cutting wood, racing at night or delivering pizza. Maybe you want to manage a sugar shack or build yourself a big garage?

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Mon Bazou has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Crafting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,434 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,077 positive reviews and 357 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $15.99 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 $15.99
Release Date 12/16/2021
Developer Santa Goat
Publisher Santa Goat
Steam App Id 1520370

9. The Planet Crafter

A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.

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The Planet Crafter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Crafting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,718 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,863 positive reviews and 1,855 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $16.79 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 $16.79
Release Date 4/10/2024
Developer Miju Games
Publisher Miju Games
Steam App Id 1284190

10. Loddlenaut

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!

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Loddlenaut has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Crafting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,380 positive reviews and 73 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.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 11/16/2023
Franchise Secret Mode
Developer Moon Lagoon
Publisher Secret Mode
Steam App Id 1644940

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Stardew Valley steam charts
53,026
2/26/2016
98
$14.99
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Terraria steam charts
28,046
5/16/2011
97
$9.99
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Factorio steam charts
31,553
8/14/2020
96
$35.00
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Baldur's Gate 3 steam charts
51,599
8/3/2023
96
$59.99
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Subnautica steam charts
4,919
1/23/2018
96
$29.99
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DAVE THE DIVER steam charts
3,205
6/28/2023
96
$19.99
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Fields of Mistria steam charts
1,807
8/5/2024
96
$13.99
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Mon Bazou steam charts
166
12/16/2021
95
$15.99
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The Planet Crafter steam charts
3,520
4/10/2024
94
$16.79
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Loddlenaut steam charts
23
11/16/2023
94
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Fields of Mistria on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Mon Bazou on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). The Planet Crafter on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Loddlenaut on Steam. Steam Store.

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