Best Grand Strategy Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,224 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 1/16/2025.
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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 29,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,969 positive reviews and 1,445 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 | 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 2,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,669 positive reviews and 147 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
Welcome to the Lost Caribbean! In this stealth strategy game, join a ghost ship with a living soul and assemble a cursed pirate crew. Embrace magical powers to defy the menacing army of the Inquisition, who stands between you and the mysterious treasure of the legendary Captain Mordechai.
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,920 positive reviews and 271 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 strategy 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 5,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,138 positive reviews and 513 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.74 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 | $18.74 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2022 |
| Franchise | WhisperGames |
| Developer | Stray Fawn Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1121640 |
5. Easy Red 2
Fight massive battles between infantry, armored vehicles, tanks, cannons and planes. Realistically manage your weapons and equipment, coordinate with your squad, and tactically navigate large, fully destructible open world maps. Experience the WW2 in singleplayer, PVP and Co-Op.
Easy Red 2 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,691 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,151 positive reviews and 540 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. 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 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 125 positive reviews and 3 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,310 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 |
8. 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 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67 positive reviews and 2 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 |
9. Democracy 4
Democracy 4 lets you take the role of President / Prime minister, govern the country (choosing its policies, laws and other actions), and both transform the country as you see fit, while trying to retain enough popularity to get re-elected...
Democracy 4 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,668 positive reviews and 958 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $26.99 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 | $26.99 |
| Release Date | 1/13/2022 |
| Franchise | Positech Games |
| Developer | Positech Games |
| Publisher | Positech Games |
| Steam App Id | 1410710 |
10. Armello
Armello is a grim fairy-tale board game come to life, with every match combining deep, tactical card play, rich tabletop strategy and RPG elements. Leverage subterfuge, spells and careful strategy to wrangle control of the game's chaotic odds as you quest for the throne.
Armello has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,812 positive reviews and 2,824 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2015 |
| Franchise | League of Geeks |
| Developer | League of Geeks |
| Publisher | League of Geeks |
| Steam App Id | 290340 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,540 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 243 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 8/17/2023 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 152 | 9/14/2022 | 88 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 155 | 1/6/2022 | 88 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/19/2024 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 12/5/2013 | 86 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/20/2024 | 84 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 1/13/2022 | 81 | $26.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 40 | 9/1/2015 | 80 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). The Wandering Village on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Easy Red 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Toy Tactics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). One-inch Tactics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Democracy 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Armello on Steam. Steam Store.