Best Idler Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 3,619 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 1/16/2026.
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1. Shelldiver
Take a deep breath and dive right into this cozy incremental game about a senior turtle trying to start a business selling jellyfish. Upgrade your equipment, explore biomes, and help your turtly village!
Shelldiver holds the #1 spot for "best Idler Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,877 positive reviews and 83 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 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.
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,678 positive reviews and 444 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,349 positive reviews and 2,456 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 |
4. 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 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,313 positive reviews and 878 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 |
5. 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 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,021 positive reviews and 290 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.24 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 | $11.24 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2025 |
| Developer | Wombat Brawler |
| Publisher | Wombat Brawler |
| Steam App Id | 3483740 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,735 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,361 positive reviews and 374 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 |
7. Far Fishing
Far Fishing is a short and relaxing fishing game. Set off on a journey to the edge of the world, catching a variety of fish and upgrading your boat along the way.
Far Fishing has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 866 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/26/2025 |
| Developer | LostVolBytes |
| Publisher | LostVolBytes |
| Steam App Id | 3723470 |
8. Nothing
A game about doing Nothing
Nothing 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 9,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,120 positive reviews and 565 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.
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,297 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,253 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.
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,277 positive reviews and 118 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 486 | 11/16/2025 | 96 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 157 | 7/6/2022 | 95 | $1.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,792 | 12/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,727 | 10/15/2025 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 916 | 6/16/2025 | 92 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,442 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 6/26/2025 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 1/10/2024 | 91 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 8/31/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 7/20/2022 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Placid Plastic Duck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 17). WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 15). BALL x PIT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Cast n Chill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 20). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 11). Far Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 17). Nothing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). URBO: Dream One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 9). Rock Life: The Rock Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.