Best Female Protagonist Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 10,390 Female Protagonist 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. Female Protagonist game rankings were last updated on 12/13/2024.
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1. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Portal 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Female Protagonist Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 416,113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 410,686 positive reviews and 5,427 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
2. Portal
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Portal has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Female Protagonist Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166,639 positive reviews and 2,598 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
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 Female Protagonist Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,538 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. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Female Protagonist Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,714 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,387 positive reviews and 327 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.
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 Female Protagonist Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,756 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,677 positive reviews and 1,079 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Female Protagonist Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 108,678 positive reviews and 2,820 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 |
7. Resident Evil 2
A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.
Resident Evil 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Female Protagonist Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159,304 positive reviews and 4,980 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2019 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 883710 |
8. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue
Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.
Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Female Protagonist Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,000 positive reviews and 35 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. Paper Lily - Chapter 1
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
Paper Lily - Chapter 1 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Female Protagonist Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,045 positive reviews and 39 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.
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Female Protagonist Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,071 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,750 positive reviews and 321 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 |
| Publisher | turbolento games |
| Steam App Id | 1999360 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 3,167 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 908 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 502 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 187 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,087 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,559 | 1/24/2019 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/15/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 1/26/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 181 | 7/6/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). A Hat in Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Resident Evil 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Paper Lily - Chapter 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Placid Plastic Duck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.