Best Fighting Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 1,482 Fighting 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. Fighting game rankings were last updated on 10/28/2024.

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1. One Finger Death Punch

Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.

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One Finger Death Punch holds the #1 spot for "best Fighting Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,907 positive reviews and 336 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 3/3/2014
Developer Silver Dollar Games
Publisher Silver Dollar Games
Steam App Id 264200

2. Rivals of Aether

RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.

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Rivals of Aether has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Fighting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,013 positive reviews and 1,452 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 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 $29.99
Release Date 3/28/2017
Developer Aether Studios
Publisher Aether Studios
Steam App Id 383980

3. Paint the Town Red

Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down.

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Paint the Town Red has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Fighting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,887 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,717 positive reviews and 1,170 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 7/29/2021
Developer South East Games
Publisher South East Games
Steam App Id 337320

4. Lethal League Blaze

Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.

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Lethal League Blaze has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Fighting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,043 positive reviews and 192 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 10/24/2018
Developer Team Reptile
Publisher Team Reptile
Steam App Id 553310

5. GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R

Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!

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GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Fighting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,965 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,702 positive reviews and 263 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 5/26/2015
Developer Arc System Works
Publisher Arc System Works
Steam App Id 348550

6. Yakuza Kiwami 2

Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, must face the ambitious Ryuji Goda, the Dragon of Kansai, in an all-out war between two rival yakuza clans. An extreme recreation of one of Yakuza’s most beloved entries, now in stunning 4K and unlocked framerates. There can be only one dragon.

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Yakuza Kiwami 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Fighting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,817 positive reviews and 739 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 5/9/2019
Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher SEGA
Steam App Id 927380

7. Stick Fight: The Game

Stick Fight is a physics-based couch/online fighting game where you battle it out as the iconic stick figures from the golden age of the internet.

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Stick Fight: The Game has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Fighting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112,630 positive reviews and 7,708 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 9/28/2017
Franchise Landfall Games
Developer Landfall West
Publisher Landfall
Steam App Id 674940

8. GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!

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GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Fighting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,700 positive reviews and 581 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 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 $29.99
Release Date 12/14/2016
Developer Arc System Works
Publisher Arc System Works
Steam App Id 520440

9. Boomerang Fu

Slice and dice your friends with boomerangs in this frantic physics party game. Join a crew of your favorite foods as you grill, chill and spill your enemies. Discover ridiculous power-ups and stack them together in deadly combinations.

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Boomerang Fu has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Fighting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,189 positive reviews and 89 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 8/13/2020
Developer Cranky Watermelon
Publisher Cranky Watermelon
Steam App Id 965680

10. DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!

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DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Fighting Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,904 positive reviews and 3,595 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $59.99 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 $59.99
Release Date 1/16/2020
Developer CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd.
Publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Steam App Id 851850

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One Finger Death Punch steam charts
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3/3/2014
95
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Rivals of Aether steam charts
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3/28/2017
94
$29.99
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Paint the Town Red steam charts
226
7/29/2021
94
$19.99
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Lethal League Blaze steam charts
20
10/24/2018
94
$19.99
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GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R steam charts
59
5/26/2015
93
$14.99
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Yakuza Kiwami 2 steam charts
238
5/9/2019
93
$19.99
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Stick Fight: The Game steam charts
222
9/28/2017
92
$4.99
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GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 steam charts
64
12/14/2016
92
$29.99
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Boomerang Fu steam charts
53
8/13/2020
92
$14.99
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DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT steam charts
514
1/16/2020
92
$59.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Rivals of Aether on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Paint the Town Red on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Stick Fight: The Game on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Boomerang Fu on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT on Steam. Steam Store.

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