Best GameMaker Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 305 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 9/22/2025.

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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 36,489 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,988 positive reviews and 1,501 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. Nidhogg

Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.

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Nidhogg 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 7,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,972 positive reviews and 773 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

3. 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 #3 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 671 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 625 positive reviews and 46 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

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 87, placing it in the #4 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 188 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 218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 206 positive reviews and 12 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 2,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,811 positive reviews and 310 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 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 238 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.99 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 $12.99
Release Date 9/20/2017
Franchise Abylight Studios
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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 2,696 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,261 positive reviews and 435 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. Coin Crypt

A roguelite deckbuilding adventure game about magical coins. You play as a lootmancer, who can unlock the hidden power inside of coins and use them in magical duels. The loots you take from chests and enemies also become your next moves, so plan carefully!

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Coin Crypt 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 602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 517 positive reviews and 85 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 10/28/2014
Developers
Publisher Greg Lobanov
Steam App Id 264690

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 636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 544 positive reviews and 92 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
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Publisher Abylight Studios
Steam App Id 534290

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6/4/2020
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86
$2.99
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12/13/2016
82
$0.99
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Super Hydorah steam charts
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9/20/2017
81
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Valdis Story: Abyssal City steam charts
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10/30/2013
81
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Coin Crypt steam charts
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10/28/2014
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Nidhogg on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 17). Buck Up And Drive! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). AshenForest on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). helionaut on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 24). Planes, Bullets and Vodka on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 14). Super Hydorah on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). Valdis Story: Abyssal City on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Coin Crypt on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 17). Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) on Steam. Steam Store.

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