Best Family Friendly Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 11,693 Family Friendly 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. Family Friendly game rankings were last updated on 11/6/2024.
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1. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection holds the #1 spot for "best Family Friendly Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,501 positive reviews and 632 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 |
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 Family Friendly Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 777,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 758,285 positive reviews and 19,022 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 Family Friendly Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,356 positive reviews and 141 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.
4. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Family Friendly Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 126,582 positive reviews and 2,808 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 | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 508440 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Family Friendly Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,428 positive reviews and 1,075 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 |
| Publisher | Gears for Breakfast |
| Steam App Id | 253230 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Family Friendly Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,090 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,035 positive reviews and 55 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 |
7. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Family Friendly Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 161,422 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156,444 positive reviews and 4,978 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 | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
8. Lil Gator Game
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Lil Gator Game has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Family Friendly Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,307 positive reviews and 44 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 | 12/14/2022 |
| Franchise | Playtonic Friends |
| Developer | MegaWobble |
| Publisher | Playtonic Friends |
| Steam App Id | 1586800 |
9. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can't see the bomb, so you're going to have to talk it out – fast!
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Family Friendly Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,803 positive reviews and 319 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 | 10/8/2015 |
| Developer | Steel Crate Games |
| Publisher | Steel Crate Games |
| Steam App Id | 341800 |
10. PowerWash Simulator
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
PowerWash Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Family Friendly Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,923 positive reviews and 1,532 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 | 7/14/2022 |
| Franchise | FuturLab |
| Developer | FuturLab |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 1290000 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 52 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20,710 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,093 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,532 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/14/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 46 | 10/8/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,290 | 7/14/2022 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). A Hat in Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Lil Gator Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). PowerWash Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.