Best Idler Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 3,503 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 12/10/2025.
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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 5,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,809 positive reviews and 47 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.
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 18,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,442 positive reviews and 436 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2022 |
| Developer | turbolento games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1999360 |
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 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,932 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,252 positive reviews and 680 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2025 |
| Franchise | Kenny Sun |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2062430 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,773 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,350 positive reviews and 2,423 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,666 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,298 positive reviews and 368 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,603 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,350 positive reviews and 253 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 |
7. Nothing
A game about doing Nothing
Nothing 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 9,626 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,068 positive reviews and 558 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,247 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.
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,271 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 |
10. Astro Prospector
Endless Coffee is out! Build your ship, survive 21 Days and break the Universe- Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet hell about mining coffee 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 #10 spot for the best Idler Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,202 positive reviews and 117 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 |
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| 259 | 11/16/2025 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 123 | 7/6/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,864 | 10/15/2025 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,769 | 12/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,340 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 861 | 6/16/2025 | 92 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 1/10/2024 | 91 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/31/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/20/2022 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 120 | 7/14/2025 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Placid Plastic Duck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). BALL x PIT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 11). WorldBox - God Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 10). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Cast n Chill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 30). 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.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Astro Prospector on Steam. Steam Store.