Best Idler Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 3,331 Idler 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. Idler game rankings were last updated on 11/17/2025.
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1. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator holds the #1 spot for "best Idler Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,734 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,307 positive reviews and 427 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.39 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 | $1.39 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2022 |
| Developer | turbolento games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1999360 |
2. WorldBox - God Simulator
WorldBox is the ULTIMATE god simulator and sandbox game. A petri dish for your fantasy civilizations. Create your own world or destroy it using many powers. Watch civilizations grow, form kingdoms, colonize new lands, sail to far continents, wars to ignite, empires to fall and towns to burn!
WorldBox - God Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,486 positive reviews and 2,399 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/2/2021 |
| Developer | Maxim Karpenko |
| Publisher | Maxim Karpenko |
| Steam App Id | 1206560 |
3. BALL x PIT
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
BALL x PIT has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,247 positive reviews and 601 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 | 10/15/2025 |
| Franchise | Kenny Sun |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2062430 |
4. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.
Farmer Against Potatoes Idle has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,228 positive reviews and 365 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Developer | Oni Gaming |
| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 1535560 |
5. Nothing
A game about doing Nothing
Nothing has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,041 positive reviews and 552 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.
6. URBO: Dream One
URBO: Dream One is a meditative puzzle game where you build houses around the mysterious Tower. Let your mind wander through visions of an enchanted city on an island in the middle of the crystal clear waters of a vibrant lake.
URBO: Dream One has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,244 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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. Astro Prospector
Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet hell about mining cofferoids and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity!
Astro Prospector has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,807 positive reviews and 78 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/14/2025 |
| Developer | Incrementalist |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3503440 |
8. Rock Life: The Rock Simulator
Built from the ground up, Rock Life is the next generation of immersion and simulations. Live, do, and experience what it is like to truly become one with nature... as a rock!
Rock Life: The Rock Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,263 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 7/20/2022 |
| Developer | BGNB Studios |
| Publisher | BGNB Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2056560 |
9. Cast n Chill
Cast n Chill is a cozy idle (and active) fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side.
Cast n Chill has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,403 positive reviews and 229 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 | 6/16/2025 |
| Developer | Wombat Brawler |
| Publisher | Wombat Brawler |
| Steam App Id | 3483740 |
10. Luna's Fishing Garden
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.
Luna's Fishing Garden has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,166 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,041 positive reviews and 125 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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 | $4.79 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2021 |
| Franchise | Coldwild Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Coldwild Games |
| Steam App Id | 1477790 |
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| 173 | 7/6/2022 | 95 | $1.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,657 | 12/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,835 | 10/15/2025 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,659 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 1/10/2024 | 91 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/31/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 7/14/2025 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 7/20/2022 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 191 | 6/16/2025 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/16/2021 | 90 | $4.79 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 11). WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 15). BALL x PIT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). Nothing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). URBO: Dream One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 18). Astro Prospector on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 9). Rock Life: The Rock Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 18). Cast n Chill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). Luna's Fishing Garden on Steam. Steam Store.