Best GameMaker Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 321 GameMaker 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. GameMaker game rankings were last updated on 4/11/2026.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best GameMaker Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,978 positive reviews and 1,521 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 |
| Franchise | Aether Studios |
| Developer | Aether Studios |
| Publisher | Aether Studios |
| Steam App Id | 383980 |
2. RED HOT VENGEANCE
He had one rule: No killing women or children. When a hitman is double-crossed by his employer, he brings forth a night of carnage and bloodshed.
RED HOT VENGEANCE has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,408 positive reviews and 141 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 | 7/11/2019 |
| Developer | Bros Before Giraffes |
| Publisher | Bros Before Giraffes |
| Steam App Id | 1058640 |
3. Nidhogg
Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.
Nidhogg has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,055 positive reviews and 779 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
4. 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 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,636 positive reviews and 149 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 8/24/2021 |
| Franchise | Binogure Studio |
| Developer | Binogure Studio |
| Publisher | Binogure Studio |
| Steam App Id | 726840 |
5. Buck Up And Drive!
There is time to explain, I just don't wanna.
Buck Up And Drive! has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 640 positive reviews and 54 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 1/10/2022 |
| Developer | Fábio Fontes |
| Publisher | Fábio Fontes |
| Steam App Id | 1714590 |
6. AshenForest
AshenForest is a roguelite action RPG focused on boss-rush. To purify the ashen forest that is causing the plague, you must fight against all the monsters lurking in the forest.
AshenForest has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2020 |
| Developer | GentleRaven Games |
| Publisher | PsychoFlux Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1160020 |
7. helionaut
An open-world galaxy adventure game ✨🚀🌠 Explore a procedurally-generated universe filled with diverse micro-planets, asteroid belts and UFOs. 👽
helionaut has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 211 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 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 | $1.49 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2020 |
| Developer | Sokpop Collective |
| Publisher | Sokpop Collective |
| Steam App Id | 1356480 |
8. Planes, Bullets and Vodka
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
Planes, Bullets and Vodka has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,682 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,308 positive reviews and 374 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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. Towerbolt
Towerbolt is a fast paced vertical platformer set in the year 239X. Race to the top of a cyberpunk Megatower while outrunning lethal security lasers on every floor!
Towerbolt has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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.
10. Valdis Story: Abyssal City
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.
Valdis Story: Abyssal City has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,710 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,274 positive reviews and 436 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 | 10/30/2013 |
| Developer | Endlessfluff Games |
| Publisher | Endlessfluff Games |
| Steam App Id | 252030 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 201 | 3/28/2017 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 7/11/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/13/2014 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 8/24/2021 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/10/2022 | 86 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/5/2020 | 86 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/6/2020 | 86 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 12/13/2016 | 83 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/18/2026 | 81 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/30/2013 | 81 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). RED HOT VENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 7). Nidhogg on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 13). City Game Studio: Your Game Dev Adventure Begins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Buck Up And Drive! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). AshenForest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 4). helionaut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 9). Planes, Bullets and Vodka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Towerbolt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Valdis Story: Abyssal City on Steam. Steam Store.