Best Episodic Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 497 Episodic 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. Episodic game rankings were last updated on 1/10/2026.
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1. DELTARUNE
Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!
DELTARUNE holds the #1 spot for "best Episodic Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,021 positive reviews and 1,280 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
2. Dispatch
Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy where choices matter. Manage a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes and strategize who to send to emergencies around the city, all while balancing office politics, personal relationships, and your own quest to become a hero. All episodes out now!
Dispatch has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Episodic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159,773 positive reviews and 3,709 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 | 10/22/2025 |
| Developer | AdHoc Studio |
| Publisher | AdHoc Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2592160 |
3. The Walking Dead
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.
The Walking Dead has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Episodic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,116 positive reviews and 2,088 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 | 4/24/2012 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 207610 |
4. Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Half-Life® 2: Episode Two is the second in a trilogy of new games created by Valve that extends the award-winning and best-selling Half-Life® adventure. As Dr. Gordon Freeman, you were last seen exiting City 17 with Alyx Vance as the Citadel erupted amidst a storm of unknown proportions.
Half-Life 2: Episode Two has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Episodic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,274 positive reviews and 1,200 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
5. 9-nine-:Episode 2
It's Sora and Kakeru's time to shine when the action heats up in 9-nine-: Episode 2. Can they take down the murderer before it's too late for them both?
9-nine-:Episode 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Episodic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,833 positive reviews and 29 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 | 8/16/2019 |
| Franchise | 9-nine- Series |
| Developer | PALETTE |
| Publisher | Sekai Project |
| Steam App Id | 1033420 |
6. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Episodic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,068 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,851 positive reviews and 217 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 5/15/2015 |
| Developer | 07th Expansion |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 310360 |
7. The Walking Dead: The Final Season
A secluded school might finally be Clementine’s chance for a home, but protecting it will mean sacrifice.
The Walking Dead: The Final Season has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Episodic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,838 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,797 positive reviews and 1,041 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 | 8/14/2018 |
| Franchise | Skybound Games |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 866800 |
8. Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space
The Freelance Police are back on the crime beat in a newly remastered version of their second episodic season. Zombies will dance. Mariachis will sing. A giant battle robot will trash the streets. And when their friends’ lives are at stake, Sam & Max will risk their very souls to set things right.
Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Episodic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 458 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 453 positive reviews and 5 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 | 12/8/2021 |
| Developer | Skunkape Games |
| Publisher | Skunkape Games |
| Steam App Id | 1747050 |
9. The Bunny Graveyard
Skye and her Handy Pals are looking for a new pal to help them out on her lovely lil' garden! Think you're up for the job, partner?
The Bunny Graveyard has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Episodic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,373 positive reviews and 79 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.49 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 | $3.49 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2023 |
| Developer | Pichon Games |
| Publisher | Pichon Games |
| Steam App Id | 1892420 |
10. Sam & Max Save the World
An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.
Sam & Max Save the World has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Episodic Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,847 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,730 positive reviews and 117 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 | 12/2/2020 |
| Developer | Skunkape Games |
| Publisher | Skunkape Games |
| Steam App Id | 1440440 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,141 | 6/4/2025 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,844 | 10/22/2025 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 251 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 10/10/2007 | 95 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 8/16/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 5/15/2015 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 8/14/2018 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 12/8/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/22/2023 | 90 | $3.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 12/2/2020 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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