Best Early Access Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 13,618 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 3/20/2026.
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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. Be the bullet hell!
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 260,458 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 256,208 positive reviews and 4,250 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 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 215,116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 209,653 positive reviews and 5,463 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.49 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 | $17.49 |
| Release Date | 9/3/2020 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | Arsi "Hakita" Patala |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1229490 |
3. Satisfactory
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
Satisfactory 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 263,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 256,568 positive reviews and 7,271 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 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 | $27.99 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2024 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Coffee Stain Studios |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 526870 |
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 342,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 332,413 positive reviews and 10,137 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 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 | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,248 positive reviews and 455 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 | 12/6/2025 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
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.
DAVE THE DIVER 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 147,182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 142,462 positive reviews and 4,720 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 6/28/2023 |
| Developer | MINTROCKET |
| Publisher | MINTROCKET |
| Steam App Id | 1868140 |
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 33,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,175 positive reviews and 912 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.24 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 | $16.24 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2025 |
| 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 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,760 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,524 positive reviews and 236 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. Slay the Spire 2
The iconic roguelike deckbuilder returns. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, and discover relics of immense power in Slay the Spire 2!
Slay the Spire 2 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 56,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,127 positive reviews and 2,164 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
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 66,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,168 positive reviews and 2,657 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 | 4/10/2024 |
| Developer | Miju Games |
| Publisher | Miju Games |
| Steam App Id | 1284190 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,173 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,494 | 9/3/2020 | 96 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 22,914 | 9/10/2024 | 96 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,416 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 205 | 12/6/2025 | 96 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,277 | 6/28/2023 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 989 | 9/18/2025 | 95 | $16.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 6/12/2020 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 467,854 | 3/5/2026 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,458 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). ULTRAKILL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 20). Satisfactory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 20). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 13). Wobbly Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 16). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 20). Slay the Spire 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). The Planet Crafter on Steam. Steam Store.