Best Game Development Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,432 Game Development 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. Game Development game rankings were last updated on 4/14/2024.
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1. The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is an expanded re-imagining of 2013's The Stanley Parable. You will play as Stanley, and you will not play as Stanley. You will make a choice, and you will become powerless. You are not here to win. The Stanley Parable is a game that plays you.
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe holds the #1 spot for "best Game Development Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,954 positive reviews and 1,548 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2022 |
| Developer | Crows Crows Crows |
| Publisher | Crows Crows Crows |
| Steam App Id | 1703340 |
2. TRY AGAIN
You're Benny, a test character trapped in an unfinished game by a figure called The Designer. She's up against a deadline for her publisher which means it's your last day as a test character. Navigate the facility, dodge game-dev chaos and defy expectations to become the main character.
TRY AGAIN has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 861 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 830 positive reviews and 31 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.
| Release Date | 7/15/2023 |
| Developer | the Rejects |
| Publisher | the Rejects |
| Steam App Id | 2448340 |
3. Braid, Anniversary Edition
Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.
Braid, Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 306 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 5/14/2024 |
| Developer | Thekla, Inc. |
| Publisher | Thekla, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 499180 |
4. Game Dev Story
Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!
Game Dev Story has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 802 positive reviews and 83 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2022 |
| Developer | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd |
| Publisher | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 1847240 |
5. City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins
Manage a game studio from the dawn of the gaming industry in 1976. Your journey starts with small indie titles and grows into a gaming empire. Develop, design, and conquer the industry. From humble beginnings to gaming legend – it’s your story, your studio, your legacy!
City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,084 positive reviews and 124 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2021 |
| Franchise | Binogure Studio |
| Developer | Binogure Studio |
| Publisher | Binogure Studio |
| Steam App Id | 726840 |
6. stikir
This game is about making this game.
stikir has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 229 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2019 |
| Franchise | Bilge Kaan |
| Developer | Bilge Kaan |
| Publisher | Bilge Kaan |
| Steam App Id | 952200 |
7. Survive 10 Minutes Please
Survive 10 minutes please is an action roguelike 2D zombie game where you have to survive a zombie horde by any means. Kill them, Upgrade yourself, Choose your abilities and try your best to survive in a challenging game.
Survive 10 Minutes Please has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 6/2/2022 |
| Developer | Avi Malviya |
| Publisher | Avi Malviya |
| Steam App Id | 1994960 |
8. The Bounty V2
The Bounty V2 is a retro-inspired competitive RPG, with an East meets West approach, deviously combined with an arcade high score sensibility. An experience that will challenge your wits as you push to survive, uncover a multitude of secrets, and earn the high score.
The Bounty V2 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "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.
| Release Date | 1/8/2018 |
| Developer | David Vogt |
| Publisher | DLV Games |
| Steam App Id | 672920 |
9. Creator's Asteroid
A tile-based Metroidvania maker! Design and share your worlds with others, or download another player's world and experience their creation!
Creator's Asteroid has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "3 user reviews" 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 | 12/22/2021 |
| Developer | decigraham |
| Publisher | decigraham |
| Steam App Id | 1818580 |
10. Pocket Arcade Story
Create the gaming paradise of your dreams! Reach 5-stars and host tournaments!
Pocket Arcade Story has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2022 |
| Developer | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd |
| Publisher | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2072130 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 103 | 4/27/2022 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/15/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 153 | 5/14/2024 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 3/28/2022 | 85 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 8/24/2021 | 85 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/23/2019 | 79 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/2/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/8/2018 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/22/2021 | 67 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/26/2022 | 63 | $8.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 4). TRY AGAIN on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Braid, Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Game Dev Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). stikir on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 14). Survive 10 Minutes Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). The Bounty V2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Creator's Asteroid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Pocket Arcade Story on Steam. Steam Store.