Best GameMaker Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 290 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 11/16/2024.

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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.

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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 34,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,011 positive reviews and 1,452 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.

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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 649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 607 positive reviews and 42 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.

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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 7,592 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,816 positive reviews and 776 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 1/13/2014
Developer Messhof
Publisher Messhof
Steam App Id 94400

4. 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.

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AshenForest 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 188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 180 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 6/4/2020
Developer GentleRaven Games
Publisher PsychoFlux Entertainment
Steam App Id 1160020

5. helionaut

An open-world galaxy adventure game ✨🚀🌠 Explore a procedurally-generated universe filled with diverse micro-planets, asteroid belts and UFOs. 👽

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helionaut 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 201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191 positive reviews and 10 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

6. 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.

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Planes, Bullets and Vodka has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,884 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,608 positive reviews and 276 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.

Steam Price $0.99
Release Date 12/13/2016
Franchise NukGames
Developer NukGames
Publisher NukGames
Steam App Id 562360

7. 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.

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Super Hydorah has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 214 positive reviews and 26 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

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.

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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 2,683 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,250 positive reviews and 433 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!

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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 674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 575 positive reviews and 99 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 6/10/2016
Developer Peach Pie Productions
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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.

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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 606 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 517 positive reviews and 89 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 10/20/2016
Franchise Abylight Studios
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Publisher Abylight Studios
Steam App Id 534290

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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 26). Buck Up And Drive! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Nidhogg on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). AshenForest on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 27). helionaut on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Planes, Bullets and Vodka on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Super Hydorah on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Valdis Story: Abyssal City on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Zombie Party on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) on Steam. Steam Store.

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