Best Early Access Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 13,225 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 2/3/2026.
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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 259,325 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 255,115 positive reviews and 4,210 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 202,471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,646 positive reviews and 4,825 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. 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 259,326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 252,150 positive reviews and 7,176 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 | 9/10/2024 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Coffee Stain Studios |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 526870 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,763 positive reviews and 433 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 12/6/2025 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 338,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 328,689 positive reviews and 10,129 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 |
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 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 145,021 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 140,412 positive reviews and 4,609 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 |
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 32,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,460 positive reviews and 904 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 9,417 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,193 positive reviews and 224 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 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 #9 spot for the best Early Access Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,875 positive reviews and 2,607 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 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 | $23.99 |
| Release Date | 4/10/2024 |
| Developer | Miju Games |
| Publisher | Miju Games |
| Steam App Id | 1284190 |
10. Hades II
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Hades II 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 112,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,855 positive reviews and 4,848 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 | 9/25/2025 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145350 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 2,863 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,369 | 9/3/2020 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20,006 | 9/10/2024 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 406 | 12/6/2025 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,973 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,373 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,269 | 9/18/2025 | 95 | $16.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 6/12/2020 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,723 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,269 | 9/25/2025 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 1). ULTRAKILL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). Satisfactory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Wobbly Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). The Planet Crafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Hades II on Steam. Steam Store.