Best Grand Strategy Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 1,175 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 11/16/2024.

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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.

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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 27,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,789 positive reviews and 1,357 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 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.

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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 2,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,373 positive reviews and 123 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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. 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?

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The Wandering Village has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,964 positive reviews and 508 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
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Steam App Id 1121640

4. 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.

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Easy Red 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,791 positive reviews and 507 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

5. 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.

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Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 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 1,310 positive reviews and 136 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

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!

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Toy Tactics has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $17.49 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 $17.49
Release Date 9/19/2024
Franchise Joystick Ventures
Developer Kraken Empire
Publisher Joystick Ventures
Steam App Id 1772530

7. 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.

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One-inch Tactics has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61 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

8. 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...

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Democracy 4 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,561 positive reviews and 934 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

9. 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.

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Armello has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,586 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,762 positive reviews and 2,824 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 9/1/2015
Franchise League of Geeks
Developer League of Geeks
Publisher League of Geeks
Steam App Id 290340

10. Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles

Bulwark: Evolution mixes elements of a chill builder with grand strategy and exploration elements. It's a genre bending experimental game that can be both a peaceful building experience or a total conquest with airships, warbirds and fortresses. It's up to the player to decide.

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Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Grand Strategy Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 684 positive reviews and 146 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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Against the Storm steam charts
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12/8/2023
93
$14.99
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Dune: Imperium steam charts
365
3/13/2024
91
$22.99
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The Wandering Village steam charts
283
9/14/2022
88
$18.74
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Easy Red 2 steam charts
259
1/6/2022
87
$8.99
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Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension steam charts
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12/5/2013
86
$34.99
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Toy Tactics steam charts
23
9/19/2024
84
$17.49
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One-inch Tactics steam charts
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5/20/2024
83
$19.99
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Democracy 4 steam charts
106
1/13/2022
81
$26.99
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Armello steam charts
131
9/1/2015
80
$9.99
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Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles steam charts
22
3/26/2024
78
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). The Wandering Village on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Easy Red 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, September 6). Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Toy Tactics on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). One-inch Tactics on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Democracy 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Armello on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.

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