Best Game Development Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,878 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 2/19/2025.
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1. Arctic Eggs
Eggs: perfection in two parts. The simple whites. The sublime yolk. Each the lesser without its partner. Chorus and verse. A symphony of flavor. The catchy tune reminding us of warm baths and late-night movies. The elevator music to whatever lies beyond.
Arctic Eggs holds the #1 spot for "best Game Development Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,090 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,000 positive reviews and 90 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.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 5/16/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
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| Steam App Id | 2763670 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,692 positive reviews and 1,711 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,110 positive reviews and 51 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 |
4. 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 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,159 positive reviews and 56 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 | 5/14/2024 |
| Developer | Thekla, Inc. |
| Publisher | Thekla, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 499180 |
5. 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 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,132 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,034 positive reviews and 98 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 | 3/27/2022 |
| Developer | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd |
| Publisher | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 1847240 |
6. 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 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,331 positive reviews and 139 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 |
7. Crush the Industry
Work your way to the top of a cutthroat game studio in this retro roguelike deckbuilder! Crush the Industry features strategic combat with a unique twist and deep replayability.
Crush the Industry has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 149 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2023 |
| Developer | Cognoggin Games |
| Publisher | Cognoggin Games |
| Steam App Id | 1098610 |
8. stikir
This game is about making this game.
stikir has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 243 positive reviews and 42 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 952200 |
9. 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 76, placing it in the #9 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 16 positive reviews and 1 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 1994960 |
10. SHAPE SHIFTER
Create, discover and share levels, compete for the best times and discover hidden secrets. In this sandbox platformer, whether you're a triangle, circle or square dictates how you solve puzzles and clear levels! Each shape has their own unique abilities that completely change the game.
SHAPE SHIFTER has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Game Development Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "9 user reviews" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 12/10/2024 |
| Developer | Velocity Lynx |
| Publisher | Velocity Lynx |
| Steam App Id | 2981580 |
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| 24 | 5/16/2024 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 4/27/2022 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/15/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 5/14/2024 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 3/27/2022 | 86 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 8/24/2021 | 86 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 3/31/2023 | 83 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/23/2019 | 79 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/2/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/10/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 23). TRY AGAIN on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Braid, Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Game Dev Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Crush the Industry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). stikir on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Survive 10 Minutes Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). SHAPE SHIFTER on Steam. Steam Store.