Best Epic Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 162 Epic 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. Epic game rankings were last updated on 5/7/2024.
Looking for more? Explore other lists such as:
- Best epic games on Steam
- Best epic Steam games for Mac
- Best epic Linux games on Steam
- Free epic games on Steam
- Free Steam games
- Most played Steam games
- Best rated Steam games
1. Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer inspired by the Wario Land series, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Pizza Tower holds the #1 spot for "best Epic Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,846 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,983 positive reviews and 863 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 | 1/26/2023 |
| Developer | Tour De Pizza |
| Publisher | Tour De Pizza |
| Steam App Id | 2231450 |
2. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Epic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,014 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,414 positive reviews and 600 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
3. South Park™: The Stick of Truth™
From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.For a thousand years, the battle has been waged.
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Epic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,957 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,508 positive reviews and 1,449 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 | 3/5/2014 |
| Developer | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 213670 |
4. One Finger Death Punch
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
One Finger Death Punch has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Epic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,895 positive reviews and 329 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/3/2014 |
| Developer | Silver Dollar Games |
| Publisher | Silver Dollar Games |
| Steam App Id | 264200 |
5. Outer Wilds
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Outer Wilds has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Epic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,405 positive reviews and 2,865 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 | 6/18/2020 |
| Developer | Mobius Digital |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 753640 |
6. Everhood
An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.
Everhood has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Epic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,003 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,456 positive reviews and 547 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 | 3/4/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1229380 |
7. The Messenger
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
The Messenger has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Epic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,638 positive reviews and 651 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 8/30/2018 |
| Franchise | Sabotage Studio |
| Developer | Sabotage |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 764790 |
8. Horizon Chase Turbo
Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.
Horizon Chase Turbo has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Epic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,012 positive reviews and 351 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.
9. Wolfenstein: The New Order
Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.
Wolfenstein: The New Order has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Epic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,796 positive reviews and 4,571 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 | 5/19/2014 |
| Franchise | Wolfenstein |
| Developer | MachineGames |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 201810 |
10. LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga
Play through all nine Skywalker saga films in a game unlike any other. With over 300 playable characters, over 100 vehicles, and 23 planets to explore, a galaxy far, far away has never been more fun! *Includes classic Obi-Wan Kenobi playable character
LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Epic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,367 positive reviews and 3,727 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 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.
More Epic Steam Deck Verified Games
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Epic games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1,238 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 179 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 336 | 3/5/2014 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 972 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 3/4/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 168 | 8/30/2018 | 91 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 5/15/2018 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 353 | 5/19/2014 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,498 | 4/5/2022 | 89 | $49.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Reviews and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). The Henry Stickmin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). One Finger Death Punch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Outer Wilds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Everhood on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). The Messenger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Horizon Chase Turbo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Wolfenstein: The New Order on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga on Steam. Steam Store.