Best eSports Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,160 eSports 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. eSports game rankings were last updated on 11/16/2024.
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1. Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
Lethal League Blaze holds the #1 spot for "best eSports Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,043 positive reviews and 192 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 | 10/24/2018 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 553310 |
2. Spin Rhythm XD
Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!
Spin Rhythm XD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best eSports Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,808 positive reviews and 113 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 | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | Super Spin Digital |
| Publisher | Super Spin Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1058830 |
3. Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game
Ever felt like the world was missing that one Parkour/Freerunning game? That game that scratches that itch that other games just don't? Rooftops & Alleys aka TheParkourGame is here to deliver! In this game, there's is no 'hold button to parkour' mentality. Here, you, the player is in control!
Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best eSports Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,919 positive reviews and 124 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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.
4. GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best eSports Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,701 positive reviews and 263 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 5/26/2015 |
| Developer | Arc System Works |
| Publisher | Arc System Works |
| Steam App Id | 348550 |
5. GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best eSports Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,693 positive reviews and 582 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/14/2016 |
| Developer | Arc System Works |
| Publisher | Arc System Works |
| Steam App Id | 520440 |
6. Lethal League
Lethal League is a competitive projectile fighting game where you have to hit an anti-gravity ball into the face of your opponent to win. The ball speeds up with every strike, up to explosively extreme velocities. Play intense local matches with friends and foes, challenge yourself in the singleplayer mode or battle it out online.
Lethal League has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best eSports Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,717 positive reviews and 349 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2014 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 261180 |
7. Toasterball
A ball, two goals and... toasters! Welcome to Toasterball. Play against your friends in this physics-based multiplayer sports game, where toasters are athletes, bread flies everywhere and the gameplay changes every time you score a goal!
Toasterball has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best eSports Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 260 positive reviews and 6 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 | 5/3/2023 |
| Developer | Les Crafteurs |
| Publisher | Les Crafteurs |
| Steam App Id | 1142810 |
8. Football Manager 2023
Build your dream squad, outsmart your rivals and experience the thrill of big European nights in the UEFA Champions League. Your journey towards footballing glory awaits.
Football Manager 2023 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best eSports Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,440 positive reviews and 2,009 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
| Release Date | 11/8/2022 |
| Franchise | SEGA |
| Developer | Sports Interactive |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 1904540 |
9. GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-
Kept you waitin'. GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- is finally here on Steam!
GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best eSports Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,434 positive reviews and 230 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/9/2015 |
| Developer | Arc System Works |
| Publisher | Arc System Works |
| Steam App Id | 376300 |
10. BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend
'BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend' is the sixth installment of the BlazBlue series, a combination of 2D fighting action game and visual novel.
BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best eSports Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,556 positive reviews and 250 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 3/2/2016 |
| Developer | Arc System Works |
| Publisher | H2 Interactive Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 388750 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 11 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 5/21/2024 | 93 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 5/26/2015 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 132 | 12/14/2016 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/27/2014 | 91 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/3/2023 | 89 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,578 | 11/8/2022 | 88 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 12/9/2015 | 88 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/2/2016 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 18). Toasterball on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). BlazBlue: Chronophantasma Extend on Steam. Steam Store.