Best Immersive Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 755 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 11/26/2025.
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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 9,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,337 positive reviews and 262 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 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,918 positive reviews and 271 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. Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey
Wagotabi is an educational RPG teaching Japanese from the ground up. Immerse yourself in the language through interactive dialogues, quest-solving, and puzzles, all while exploring Japan and its rich culture. Will you become a Japanese master?
Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 826 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 817 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 8/13/2025 |
| Developer | Wagotabi Limited |
| Publisher | Wagotabi Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2701720 |
4. Pools
Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping 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 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,145 positive reviews and 251 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 |
| Franchise | UNIKAT Label |
| Developer | Tensori |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2663530 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,034 positive reviews and 153 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 |
6. Stay Out of the House
Can you escape the home of a cannibal serial killer? It's only a matter of time until you're dinner!
Stay Out of the House has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,577 positive reviews and 88 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 | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | Puppet Combo |
| Developer | Puppet Combo |
| Publisher | Puppet Combo |
| Steam App Id | 896520 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,888 positive reviews and 2,305 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 1/9/2009 |
| Franchise | Dead Space |
| Developer | EA Redwood Shores |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 17470 |
8. Skin Deep
Skin Deep is an immersive first-person shooter. We got sneezing. We got things getting stuck in your feet. Stalk through a vast non-linear starship and sneak, subvert, and sabotage to survive in this stellar sandbox. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and have no shoes. Welcome to Skin Deep!
Skin Deep has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,316 positive reviews and 70 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 | 4/30/2025 |
| Franchise | Annapurna Interactive |
| Developer | Blendo Games |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 301280 |
9. Out of Sight
You’re Sophie, a young blind girl who sees through her teddy bear’s eyes. Escape your captors and uncover the evil history of the dark mansion you desperately seek to escape in this unique, atmospheric horror puzzle/adventure game.
Out of Sight has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 752 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 713 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 5/22/2025 |
| Developer | The Gang |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2526310 |
10. The End of the Sun
You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.
The End of the Sun has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Immersive Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 210 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 206 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/29/2025 |
| Franchise | The End of the Sun Forge |
| Developer | The End of the Sun Team |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 912840 |
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| 18 | 4/29/2020 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 10/20/2016 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 8/13/2025 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 4/26/2024 | 92 | $9.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/10/2015 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/13/2022 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 1/9/2009 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 4/30/2025 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/22/2025 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/29/2025 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Rusty Lake: Roots on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 5). Wagotabi: A Japanese Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Pools on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 25). Contradiction: Spot The Liar on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Stay Out of the House on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). Dead Space (2008) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). Skin Deep on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Out of Sight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 30). The End of the Sun on Steam. Steam Store.