Best Crowdfunded Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 145 Crowdfunded 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. Crowdfunded game rankings were last updated on 4/15/2025.
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1. NEKOPARA Extra
About half a year before the opening of the patisserie, La Soleil where the catgirls work with Kashou. Back when Chocola and Vanilla were still kittens when they first arrived at the Minaduki household and before they opened up to the other catgirls.
NEKOPARA Extra holds the #1 spot for "best Crowdfunded Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,727 positive reviews and 101 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 7/26/2018 |
| Developer | NEKO WORKs |
| Publisher | Sekai Project |
| Steam App Id | 899970 |
2. Rabi-Ribi
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Rabi-Ribi has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Crowdfunded Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,310 positive reviews and 494 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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.
3. Muv-Luv Alternative (マブラヴ オルタネイティヴ)
Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.
Muv-Luv Alternative (マブラヴ オルタネイティヴ) has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Crowdfunded Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,947 positive reviews and 120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 2/28/2018 |
| Franchise | aNCHOR Inc. |
| Developer | aNCHOR Inc. |
| Publisher | aNCHOR Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 802890 |
4. Muv-Luv (マブラヴ)
One of the most highly-acclaimed visual novel series arrives on Steam, newly revamped and officially in English! An interdimensional love story that takes high school romance on a roller-coaster ride through the depths of despair, culminating in a sci-fi grand finale of epic proportions.
Muv-Luv (マブラヴ) has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Crowdfunded Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,516 positive reviews and 95 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 2/28/2018 |
| Franchise | aNCHOR Inc. |
| Developer | aNCHOR Inc. |
| Publisher | aNCHOR Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 802880 |
5. Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
Cyberpunk mercenaries RPG! Turn-based squad tactics with unique heist-planning strategy. Build your crew wisely; their stories will become interwoven with your own. Pull off heists with powerful cyberware, faction connections, multiclassing, weapon modding, stealth, hacking, and more!
Cyber Knights: Flashpoint has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Crowdfunded Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 893 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 848 positive reviews and 45 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Trese Brothers |
| Developer | Trese Brothers |
| Publisher | Trese Brothers |
| Steam App Id | 1021210 |
6. Isles of Sea and Sky
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
Isles of Sea and Sky has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Crowdfunded Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 823 positive reviews and 57 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 5/22/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 1233070 |
7. The Banner Saga
Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
The Banner Saga has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Crowdfunded Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,490 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,783 positive reviews and 1,707 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/14/2014 |
| Developer | Stoic |
| Publisher | Stoic Studio |
| Steam App Id | 237990 |
8. KARAKARA
KARAKARA. It is the sound of aridity. It is the sound of dry asphalt and sandy winds. It is the sound of relentless sunshine, as well as the sound of a withering race.
KARAKARA has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Crowdfunded Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,662 positive reviews and 167 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 6/27/2016 |
| Franchise | KARAKARA |
| Developer | calme |
| Publisher | Sekai Project |
| Steam App Id | 487430 |
9. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Crowdfunded Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,154 positive reviews and 227 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/20/2016 |
| Developer | WayForward |
| Publisher | WayForward |
| Steam App Id | 253840 |
10. Skullgirls 2nd Encore
--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode.
Skullgirls 2nd Encore has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Crowdfunded Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,427 positive reviews and 3,728 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/22/2013 |
| Developer | Hidden Variable Studios |
| Publisher | Autumn Games |
| Steam App Id | 245170 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 11 | 7/26/2018 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 1/28/2016 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 2/28/2018 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 2/28/2018 | 89 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 10/17/2023 | 89 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 5/22/2024 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 1/14/2014 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/27/2016 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 12/20/2016 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 8/22/2013 | 86 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). NEKOPARA Extra on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Rabi-Ribi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Muv-Luv Alternative (マブラヴ オルタネイティヴ) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Muv-Luv (マブラヴ) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Cyber Knights: Flashpoint on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Isles of Sea and Sky on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). The Banner Saga on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). KARAKARA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 26). Shantae: Half-Genie Hero on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Skullgirls 2nd Encore on Steam. Steam Store.