Best Immersive Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 535 Immersive 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. Immersive game rankings were last updated on 10/23/2024.
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1. Samsara Room
You woke up in a mysterious room you have never seen before. Can you find another way out? Samsara Room is a remake of the praised predecessor of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Samsara Room holds the #1 spot for "best Immersive Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,469 positive reviews and 232 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 | 4/29/2020 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 1281800 |
2. Rusty Lake: Roots
Experience the beginning and end of characters' lives and build your own family tree! Rusty Lake: Roots is the second premium point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Cube Escape series and Rusty Lake Hotel.
Rusty Lake: Roots has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,956 positive reviews and 236 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 10/20/2016 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 532110 |
3. Contradiction: Spot The Liar
Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!
Contradiction: Spot The Liar has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,917 positive reviews and 142 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 7/10/2015 |
| Developer | Baggy Cat Ltd. |
| Publisher | Baggy Cat Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 373390 |
4. Pools
Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping towards at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.
Pools has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,108 positive reviews and 176 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.79 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 | $9.79 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2024 |
| Developer | Tensori |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2663530 |
5. Dead Space (2008)
You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.
Dead Space (2008) has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,804 positive reviews and 2,248 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 | 1/9/2009 |
| Franchise | Dead Space |
| Developer | EA Redwood Shores |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 17470 |
6. Blind Drive
An audio-based black comedy action arcade game - Blind Drive is a video game you can play with your eyes closed! 1st person hyper-realistic audio adventure meets fast paced arcade gameplay, driven by an insane B-movie plot.
Blind Drive has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 291 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/10/2021 |
| Developer | Lo-Fi People |
| Publisher | Lo-Fi People |
| Steam App Id | 1300600 |
7. Rez Infinite
The legendary action-shooter finally comes to PC, and in style! Blast your way through mind-melting visuals and amazing beats, all in your quest through cyberspace to save a world on the verge of collapse. Playable on your desktop or in fully immersive VR.
Rez Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,039 positive reviews and 91 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 8/9/2017 |
| Franchise | Enhance Experience |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Enhance |
| Steam App Id | 636450 |
8. Once Again
Make up for lost time with Once Again, If you could travel through time, who’s the first person you’d meet? An interactive story about a boy who spends his summers wandering between past and present... After meeting her, summer will never be the same again...Who is she, and what journey awaits you?
Once Again has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 794 positive reviews and 71 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 10/3/2022 |
| Developer | RB Wolf Design |
| Publisher | RB Wolf Games |
| Steam App Id | 2025610 |
9. New Heights: Realistic Climbing and Bouldering
The ultimate climbing and bouldering simulation game. Explore and climb 250 real world routes, create your own routes and compete against your friends from the safety of your computer.
New Heights: Realistic Climbing and Bouldering has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 184 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $21.99 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 | $21.99 |
| Release Date | 7/7/2023 |
| Franchise | WhisperGames |
| Developer | Wikkl Works |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2179440 |
10. Space Expedition
Space Expedition is a 2D sci-fi platformer where you play as an astronaut who is sent to a space station to collect samples of mysterious dark matter. Space Expedition combines puzzle platforming, pixel art, and atmospheric adventures set in the style of 1980s sci-fi horror films.
Space Expedition has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 141 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 54 | 4/29/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 92 | 10/20/2016 | 93 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/10/2015 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 4/26/2024 | 91 | $9.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 1/9/2009 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/10/2021 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 8/9/2017 | 87 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/3/2022 | 86 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/7/2023 | 86 | $21.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/17/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Rusty Lake: Roots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 24). Contradiction: Spot The Liar on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Pools on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Dead Space (2008) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Blind Drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Rez Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Once Again on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). New Heights: Realistic Climbing and Bouldering on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). Space Expedition on Steam. Steam Store.