Best Grand Strategy Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,534 Grand Strategy 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. Grand Strategy game rankings were last updated on 11/20/2025.
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1. Against the Storm
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm holds the #1 spot for "best Grand Strategy Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,718 positive reviews and 1,737 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
2. Dune: Imperium
The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.
Dune: Imperium has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,480 positive reviews and 207 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.99 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 | $22.99 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2024 |
| Franchise | DireWolfDigital |
| Developer | Dire Wolf |
| Publisher | Dire Wolf |
| Steam App Id | 1689500 |
3. Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
Assemble your crew and set sail on an infamous ghost ship to sneak, stab, and spellcast your way through the Inquisition in this non-linear stealth strategy game. Chart a course, develop uncanny abilities, and use unconventional tactics to find a powerful pirate artifact!
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,696 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,231 positive reviews and 465 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1545560 |
4. The Wandering Village
The Wandering Village is a city-building simulation game on the back of a giant, wandering creature. Build your settlement and form a symbiotic relationship with the colossus. Will you survive together in this hostile, yet beautiful post-apocalyptic world, contaminated by poisonous plants?
The Wandering Village has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,519 positive reviews and 620 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2025 |
| Franchise | WhisperGames |
| Developer | Stray Fawn Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1121640 |
5. Easy Red 2
Experience massive battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft on large destructible open-world maps. Equip yourself, coordinate with your squad, and fight through World War II in singleplayer, co-op, or multiplayer!
Easy Red 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,579 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,491 positive reviews and 1,088 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 1/6/2022 |
| Developer | Marco Amadei |
| Publisher | Corvostudio di Amadei Marco |
| Steam App Id | 1324780 |
6. Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
You are a God! You are master and ruler of a loyal nation. You have unimaginable powers at your disposal. You have claimed this world as yours. But there are others who stand in your way. You must defeat and destroy these pretenders. Only then can you ascend to godhood and become the new Pantokrator.
Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,311 positive reviews and 135 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2013 |
| Developer | Illwinter Game Design |
| Publisher | Illwinter Game Design |
| Steam App Id | 259060 |
7. Super Fantasy Kingdom
Rebuild your kingdom and explore a vibrant fantasy world in this roguelite city builder. Defeat hordes of monsters with a unique team of defenders as you harvest, build, mine, cook, brew, and grow. But if your defenses should fail, be prepared to watch it all burn!
Super Fantasy Kingdom has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,963 positive reviews and 367 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2025 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2289750 |
8. Toy Tactics
Become a master strategist in this physics-based Real-Time Tactics game! Command minifig-inspired armies and customize strategies with hand-drawn formations. Conquer unique campaigns for all five armies and unleash massive battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes. Victory awaits!
Toy Tactics has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Joystick Ventures |
| Developer | Kraken Empire |
| Publisher | Joystick Ventures |
| Steam App Id | 1772530 |
9. One-inch Tactics
Turn the tide of the war with nuanced strategies in One-inch Tactics, introducing players to a unique turn-based strategy experience.
One-inch Tactics has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80 positive reviews and 4 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 | 5/20/2024 |
| Franchise | KOMODO HAWAI'I |
| Developer | KOGADO STUDIO |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 2743970 |
10. Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles
Bulwark blends casual and creative building elements with touches of strategy and exploration. It's an experimental mix of genres that can be enjoyed casually or as an epic conquest featuring naval units, air units, and fortresses.
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,129 positive reviews and 188 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 | 3/26/2024 |
| Franchise | Wired Productions |
| Developer | Tomas Sala |
| Publisher | Wired Productions |
| Steam App Id | 290100 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,450 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 426 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 125 | 8/17/2023 | 89 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 161 | 7/17/2025 | 88 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 842 | 1/6/2022 | 87 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 12/5/2013 | 86 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,720 | 10/24/2025 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/19/2024 | 85 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/20/2024 | 83 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 3/26/2024 | 82 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 21). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 14). Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 13). The Wandering Village on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 21). Easy Red 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 21). Super Fantasy Kingdom on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 12). Toy Tactics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 13). One-inch Tactics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 21). Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.