Best Fighting Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,495 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 12/8/2024.
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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.
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 16,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,912 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.
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 34,643 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,194 positive reviews and 1,449 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.
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 28,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,029 positive reviews and 1,175 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.
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 6,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,075 positive reviews and 195 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| 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!
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 7,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,741 positive reviews and 264 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.44 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 | $3.44 |
| 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.
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 15,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,928 positive reviews and 744 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.
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 120,683 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112,938 positive reviews and 7,745 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 9/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall West |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 674940 |
8. 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.
Boomerang Fu 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 2,347 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,256 positive reviews and 91 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 |
9. 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!
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 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 10,345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,760 positive reviews and 585 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 |
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!
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 52,776 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,169 positive reviews and 3,607 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 1/16/2020 |
| Developer | CyberConnect2 Co. Ltd. |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 851850 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 9 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 514 | 3/28/2017 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 318 | 7/29/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 10/24/2018 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 114 | 5/26/2015 | 93 | $3.44 | Steam Charts | |
| 347 | 5/9/2019 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 852 | 9/28/2017 | 92 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 8/13/2020 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 12/14/2016 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,244 | 1/16/2020 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Paint the Town Red on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Lethal League Blaze on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Stick Fight: The Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Boomerang Fu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT on Steam. Steam Store.