Best Exploration Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 20,276 Exploration 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. Exploration game rankings were last updated on 9/29/2025.
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1. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria holds the #1 spot for "best Exploration Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,439,684 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,402,970 positive reviews and 36,714 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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.
2. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Exploration Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 858,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 836,794 positive reviews and 21,369 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 | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
3. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Exploration Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,863 positive reviews and 162 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.39 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.
6. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Exploration Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,562 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,170 positive reviews and 392 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.
7. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Exploration Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,115 positive reviews and 71 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 | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
8. Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Celeste has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Exploration Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127,761 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,499 positive reviews and 3,262 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 | 1/25/2018 |
| Franchise | EXOK Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 504230 |
9. Chants of Sennaar
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
Chants of Sennaar has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Exploration Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,611 positive reviews and 422 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2023 |
| Franchise | Focus Entertainment |
| Developer | Rundisc |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1931770 |
10. A Hat in Time
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
A Hat in Time has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Exploration Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,082 positive reviews and 1,135 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 | 10/5/2017 |
| Developer | Gears for Breakfast |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 253230 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 16,094 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,657 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $4.39 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 3/26/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,194 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 89 | 9/5/2023 | 96 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 123 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 21). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Chants of Sennaar on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 7). A Hat in Time on Steam. Steam Store.