Best Family Friendly Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 14,187 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 8/25/2025.
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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 52,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,694 positive reviews and 694 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| 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 852,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 831,068 positive reviews and 21,172 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.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| 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 19,849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,686 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.
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 138,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 135,421 positive reviews and 3,015 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. 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 #5 spot for the best Family Friendly Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,981 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,910 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Family Friendly Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,003 positive reviews and 1,132 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 |
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 177,480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 172,067 positive reviews and 5,413 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.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
8. 20 Small Mazes
This is a puzzle game with twenty small mazes. They're good mazes, though.
20 Small Mazes has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Family Friendly Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,686 positive reviews and 92 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
9. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator 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 18,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,908 positive reviews and 405 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2022 |
| Developer | turbolento games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1999360 |
10. Tiny Glade
Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.
Tiny Glade 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 21,086 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,562 positive reviews and 524 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 Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/23/2024 |
| Developer | Pounce Light |
| Publisher | Pounce Light |
| Steam App Id | 2198150 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,418 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,420 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 223 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,648 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 2/16/2024 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 7/6/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 418 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Totally Accurate Battle Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). A Hat in Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 16). 20 Small Mazes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Placid Plastic Duck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.