Best Intentionally Awkward Controls Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 110 Intentionally Awkward Controls 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. Intentionally Awkward Controls game rankings were last updated on 1/22/2025.
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1. Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a game about destruction, deception, and fatherhood. The player controls Octodad, a dapper octopus masquerading as a human, as he goes about his life. Octodad's existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwieldy boneless tentacles while simultaneously keeping his cephalopodan...
Octodad: Dadliest Catch holds the #1 spot for "best Intentionally Awkward Controls Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,402 positive reviews and 611 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/30/2014 |
| Developer | Young Horses |
| Publisher | Young Horses |
| Steam App Id | 224480 |
2. while True: learn()
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
while True: learn() has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,820 positive reviews and 628 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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.
3. Slash Quest
Slash Quest is a quirky action adventure with unconventional controls and unlikely heroes. Spin a magic talking sword through exotic lands, fight nasty creatures, overcome puzzles and make friends on your way to reunite it with its rightful wielder, the Queen.
Slash Quest has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
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| Publisher | Noodlecake |
| Steam App Id | 2718010 |
4. Robotry!
Platforming is much harder when you don't have a jump button! Walk, jump, climb and parkour by directly controlling each leg of a confused baby robot. Go from a glitching toddler to a somersaulting acrobat in the story mode, share a multi-legged robot, or compete against friends in minigames!
Robotry! has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 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 | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 10/26/2022 |
| Developer | Lockpickle |
| Publisher | Lockpickle |
| Steam App Id | 1461930 |
5. Unicycle Pizza Time!
Uh oh, seems like your delivery bike got stolen, but the pizzas need to keep being delivered!
Unicycle Pizza Time! has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124 positive reviews and 21 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 | 8/30/2024 |
| Developer | BiteMe Games |
| Publisher | BiteMe Games |
| Steam App Id | 3138570 |
6. I Am Bread
You are bread. Your mission, become toast! Take on all hazards to deliciousness as you head on an epic adventure in one of the the toughest games ever baked. All of the game modes (including Bagel Race) are now unlocked so there's sure to be something to suit everyone's taste!
I Am Bread has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,555 positive reviews and 1,294 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 4/9/2015 |
| Developer | Bossa Studios |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 327890 |
7. WHATEVER
Inspired by true events. Drifting the giant cargo ship through a tiny, winding canal... What could go wrong?
WHATEVER has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Intentionally Awkward Controls Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.49 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 | $6.49 |
| Release Date | 10/20/2022 |
| Franchise | Napas Torteeka |
| Developer | Napas Torteeka |
| Publisher | Napas Torteeka |
| Steam App Id | 1734230 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 29 | 1/30/2014 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/15/2024 | 82 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/26/2022 | 79 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/30/2024 | 78 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 4/9/2015 | 76 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/20/2022 | 70 | $6.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 18). Slash Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Robotry! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Unicycle Pizza Time! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). I Am Bread on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). WHATEVER on Steam. Steam Store.