Best Exploration Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 19,873 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 8/29/2025.
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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 1,435,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,398,593 positive reviews and 36,490 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.
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 853,061 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 831,861 positive reviews and 21,200 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 19,887 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,724 positive reviews and 163 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
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 26,974 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,590 positive reviews and 384 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Exploration Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 123,213 positive reviews and 3,218 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 |
8. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight 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 441,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 428,132 positive reviews and 13,196 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Exploration Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,931 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Exploration Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,025 positive reviews and 410 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 | 9/5/2023 |
| Franchise | Focus Entertainment |
| Developer | Rundisc |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1931770 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 20,872 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,897 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 106 | 3/26/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,639 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43,470 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 133 | 9/5/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 1). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Chants of Sennaar on Steam. Steam Store.