Best Early Access Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 11,530 Early Access 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. Early Access game rankings were last updated on 5/30/2025.
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1. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
Vampire Survivors holds the #1 spot for "best Early Access Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 250,019 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 246,173 positive reviews and 3,846 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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.
2. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health.
ULTRAKILL has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 168,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,893 positive reviews and 3,853 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/3/2020 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | Arsi "Hakita" Patala |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1229490 |
3. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,853 positive reviews and 331 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 312,986 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 303,737 positive reviews and 9,249 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 | 1/24/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
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 Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 125,147 positive reviews and 3,889 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 |
6. Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Phasmophobia has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 767,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 735,776 positive reviews and 32,101 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 | 9/18/2020 |
| Developer | Kinetic Games |
| Publisher | Kinetic Games |
| Steam App Id | 739630 |
7. Wobbly Life
Wobbly Life is a vibrant open-world physics sandbox. Play with your friends online or in local co-op, with exciting jobs, mini games and wacky story missions. Earn cash to spend in the world on clothes, vehicles and houses. There is a whole Wobbly World out there to explore!
Wobbly Life has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,052 positive reviews and 796 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.
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 7/8/2020 |
| Developer | RubberBandGames |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1211020 |
8. Baldi's Basics Plus
Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.
Baldi's Basics Plus has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,221 positive reviews and 168 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 | 6/12/2020 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1275890 |
9. The Coffin of Andy and Leyley
Walk-n-talk adventure with light puzzling. Brother and sister practice cannibalism after witnessing a botched satanic ritual.
The Coffin of Andy and Leyley has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,046 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,981 positive reviews and 1,065 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2023 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2378900 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,664 positive reviews and 2,114 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.19 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 | $13.19 |
| Release Date | 4/10/2024 |
| Developer | Miju Games |
| Publisher | Miju Games |
| Steam App Id | 1284190 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,621 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,593 | 9/3/2020 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,220 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,813 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,109 | 9/18/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 939 | 7/8/2020 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 74 | 6/12/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 226 | 10/13/2023 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,977 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $13.19 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). ULTRAKILL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Phasmophobia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Wobbly Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 18). The Coffin of Andy and Leyley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). The Planet Crafter on Steam. Steam Store.