Best Cult Classic Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 388 Cult Classic 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. Cult Classic game rankings were last updated on 3/29/2025.
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1. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective holds the #1 spot for "best Cult Classic Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,773 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,644 positive reviews and 129 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 6/30/2023 |
| Franchise | Capcom |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1967430 |
2. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Cult Classic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,011 positive reviews and 195 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 5/15/2015 |
| Developer | 07th Expansion |
| Publisher | MangaGamer |
| Steam App Id | 310360 |
3. Backyard Baseball '97
Rediscover the joy of the original Backyard Baseball 1997, now updated for modern systems! Build your roster from among the iconic Backyard Kids, aim for those home runs, and various game modes. Relive the magic of this classic baseball game!
Backyard Baseball '97 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Cult Classic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,468 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/10/2024 |
| Developer | Mega Cat Studios |
| Publisher | Playground Productions |
| Steam App Id | 3170540 |
4. Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon.
Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Cult Classic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,057 positive reviews and 1,212 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 9/3/2019 |
| Franchise | Activision |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Steam App Id | 996580 |
5. XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION
LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN!! XENOTILT, the sequel to the cult hit, DEMON'S TILT. Get ready for another PINBALL FANTASY. XENOTILT shreds the envelope with face-melting gameplay & graphics.
XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Cult Classic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 583 positive reviews and 18 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 | 11/12/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | FLARB LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2008980 |
6. Katamari Damacy REROLL
The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!
Katamari Damacy REROLL has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Cult Classic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,586 positive reviews and 404 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 | 12/6/2018 |
| Developer | MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd. |
| Publisher | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 848350 |
7. Resident Evil
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Resident Evil has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Cult Classic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,221 positive reviews and 2,125 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 | 1/19/2015 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 304240 |
8. Thimbleweed Park™
In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.
Thimbleweed Park™ has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Cult Classic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,661 positive reviews and 259 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2017 |
| Developer | Terrible Toybox |
| Publisher | Terrible Toybox |
| Steam App Id | 569860 |
9. Okami HD
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution.
Okami HD has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Cult Classic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,699 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,939 positive reviews and 760 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 | 12/12/2017 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 587620 |
10. Princess Maker 2 Refine
Princess Maker 2 Refine is a life simulation game which you play as a father of a girl, who had descended from the star. You have 8 years to raise your daughter from age 10 to 18 – your daughter will grow into her adulthood through various experiences.
Princess Maker 2 Refine has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Cult Classic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,477 positive reviews and 105 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 | 9/28/2016 |
| Developer | CFK Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Bliss Brain |
| Steam App Id | 523000 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 31 | 6/30/2023 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 5/15/2015 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 10/10/2024 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 149 | 9/3/2019 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 11/12/2024 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 12/6/2018 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 164 | 1/19/2015 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/30/2017 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 12/12/2017 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/28/2016 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 11). Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Backyard Baseball '97 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). Katamari Damacy REROLL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Resident Evil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Thimbleweed Park™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 2). Okami HD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Princess Maker 2 Refine on Steam. Steam Store.