Best Crafting Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 3,411 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 5/26/2024.
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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?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Crafting Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 710,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 698,262 positive reviews and 12,249 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!
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 1,287,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,257,317 positive reviews and 30,604 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.
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Crafting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 612,859 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 593,151 positive reviews and 19,708 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 |
4. 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.
Factorio 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 179,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 174,349 positive reviews and 5,095 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 |
5. 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.
DAVE THE DIVER 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 98,070 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95,503 positive reviews and 2,567 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
Release Date | 6/28/2023 |
Developer | MINTROCKET |
Publisher | MINTROCKET |
Steam App Id | 1868140 |
6. 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.
Subnautica 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 270,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 261,785 positive reviews and 8,556 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
Release Date | 1/24/2018 |
Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
Steam App Id | 264710 |
7. 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?
Mon Bazou has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Crafting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,789 positive reviews and 310 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 |
8. 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.
The Planet Crafter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Crafting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,103 positive reviews and 1,334 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 |
9. Valheim
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Valheim 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 453,400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 429,144 positive reviews and 24,256 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
Release Date | 2/2/2021 |
Franchise | Coffee Stain |
Developer | Iron Gate AB |
Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
Steam App Id | 892970 |
10. Noita
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Noita 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 65,504 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,422 positive reviews and 3,082 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 | 10/15/2020 |
Developer | Nolla Games |
Publisher | Nolla Games |
Steam App Id | 881100 |
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75,691 | 2/26/2016 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
30,258 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
75,748 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | ||
14,560 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | ||
6,467 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
4,402 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
322 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | ||
9,215 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $16.79 | Steam Charts | ||
57,019 | 2/2/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
3,009 | 10/15/2020 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Mon Bazou on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). The Planet Crafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Valheim on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Noita on Steam. Steam Store.