Best GameMaker Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 267 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 5/15/2024.
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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 32,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,269 positive reviews and 1,419 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 |
2. Buck Up And Drive!
There is time to explain, I just don't wanna.
Buck Up And Drive! has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 589 positive reviews and 40 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 |
3. Nidhogg
Nidhogg is the epic award-winning fencing tug-of-war, full of graceful acrobatics and clumsy stabs. IRL yelling and excitement may occur, in this ultimate two-player showdown of fast-paced fencing and melee attacks. Beware, advantages in Nidhogg are often fleeting, as new opponents continually spawn in your way.
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 7,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,750 positive reviews and 777 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. 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 #4 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2020 |
| Developer | Sokpop Collective |
| Publisher | Sokpop Collective |
| Steam App Id | 1356480 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179 positive reviews and 8 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 |
6. Super Hydorah
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Super Hydorah has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182 positive reviews and 18 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 | 9/20/2017 |
| Franchise | Abylight Studios |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Abylight Studios |
| Steam App Id | 628800 |
7. 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 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,504 positive reviews and 262 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,235 positive reviews and 431 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 |
9. Zombie Party
Zombie Party is a retro rampage of fun and over-the-top action, while still giving the players a deep and engaging Action-RPG Rogue-like experience! Go on a time traveling adventure, or delve deep into procedural dungeons full of gold, loot, and secrets!
Zombie Party has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 571 positive reviews and 98 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 6/10/2016 |
| Developer | Peach Pie Productions |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 384500 |
10. Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 590 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 501 positive reviews and 89 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 10/20/2016 |
| Franchise | Abylight Studios |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Abylight Studios |
| Steam App Id | 534290 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 444 | 3/28/2017 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/10/2022 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 1/13/2014 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/6/2020 | 86 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/5/2020 | 86 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/20/2017 | 83 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/13/2016 | 81 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/30/2013 | 81 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/10/2016 | 80 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/20/2016 | 80 | $11.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 1). Buck Up And Drive! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Nidhogg on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 29). helionaut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). AshenForest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Super Hydorah on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Planes, Bullets and Vodka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 5). Valdis Story: Abyssal City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Zombie Party on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) on Steam. Steam Store.