Best GameMaker Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 313 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 10/21/2025.
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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.
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 36,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,224 positive reviews and 1,504 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. 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 #2 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,781 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,004 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.
3. 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 #3 spot for the best GameMaker Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 630 positive reviews and 47 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.
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 194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 186 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. 👽
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 220 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 208 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 |
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.
Planes, Bullets and Vodka 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 2,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,993 positive reviews and 319 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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.
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.
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 283 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248 positive reviews and 35 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 | 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.
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 2,700 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,265 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!
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 604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 519 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. Dead of Darkness
Dead of Darkness is a 2D survival-horror action-adventure. Investigate a mysterious island and unravel its disturbing secret. You’ll have to face grotesque creatures, hurdle deadly traps, solve puzzles, and most importantly, survive.
Dead of Darkness 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 177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2025 |
| Developer | Retrofiction Games |
| Publisher | Retrofiction Games |
| Steam App Id | 2157210 |
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| 213 | 3/28/2017 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 1/13/2014 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/10/2022 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/4/2020 | 86 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/6/2020 | 86 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/13/2016 | 83 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/20/2017 | 81 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/30/2013 | 81 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/28/2014 | 81 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/23/2025 | 81 | $15.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Nidhogg on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 7). Buck Up And Drive! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). AshenForest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). helionaut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 4). Planes, Bullets and Vodka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 11). Super Hydorah on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Valdis Story: Abyssal City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Coin Crypt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 8). Dead of Darkness on Steam. Steam Store.