Best Education Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 5,870 Education 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. Education game rankings were last updated on 11/11/2025.
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1. Steam Engine Simulator
The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.
Steam Engine Simulator holds the #1 spot for "best Education Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,554 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,456 positive reviews and 98 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 6/7/2023 |
| Developer | Ektorom Software Inc. |
| Publisher | Ektorom Software Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2381620 |
2. WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.
WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Education Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,176 positive reviews and 262 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.
3. Zup! S
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! S has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Education Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,829 positive reviews and 465 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 | 11/15/2018 |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 617670 |
4. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Education Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,415 positive reviews and 1,355 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 | 8/11/2021 |
| Developer | Red Dot Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1190000 |
5. Zup! Z
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! Z has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Education Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,133 positive reviews and 123 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 | 12/21/2020 |
| Franchise | Quiet River |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 1218900 |
6. Incredibox
Incredibox is a music game that lets you create your own music with the help of a merry crew of beatboxers.
Incredibox has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Education Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,023 positive reviews and 174 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.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2021 |
| Developer | So Far So Good |
| Publisher | So Far So Good |
| Steam App Id | 1545450 |
7. House Flipper
House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!
House Flipper has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Education Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 99,233 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,415 positive reviews and 5,818 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 | 5/17/2018 |
| Franchise | Frozen District |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 613100 |
8. Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters.
Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Education Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,245 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2014 |
| Developer | Humongous Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 283960 |
9. Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey
Wagotabi is an educational RPG teaching Japanese from the ground up. Immerse yourself in the language through interactive dialogues, quest-solving, and puzzles, all while exploring Japan and its rich culture. Will you become a Japanese master?
Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Education Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 631 positive reviews and 9 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 | 8/13/2025 |
| Developer | Wagotabi Limited |
| Publisher | Wagotabi Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2701720 |
10. Voxelgram
Voxelgram is a 3D nonograms game where solving puzzles feels like sculpting in three dimensions. Reveal voxel models as you complete each challenge.
Voxelgram has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Education Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 670 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 659 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/7/2019 |
| Franchise | Procedural Level |
| Developer | Procedural Level |
| Publisher | Procedural Level |
| Steam App Id | 1158470 |
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| 29 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 619 | 7/22/2025 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 11/15/2018 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 939 | 8/11/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/21/2020 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 129 | 4/30/2021 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 959 | 5/17/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 4/17/2014 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 8/13/2025 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 11/7/2019 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 20). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Zup! S on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 21). Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Zup! Z on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 12). Incredibox on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 15). House Flipper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 24). Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 31). Voxelgram on Steam. Steam Store.