Best Linear Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 8,758 Linear 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. Linear game rankings were last updated on 3/14/2025.
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1. Please, Touch The Artwork 2
A handpainted cozy hidden object adventure. Explore a surreal world. Collect items for its quirky inhabitants. Fix damaged paintings and solve casual puzzles. Help a lost skeleton painter find his way home. This game is short but 100% FREE (no ads, no IAP).
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Linear Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,624 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,591 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 2/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Developer | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Publisher | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Steam App Id | 2600140 |
2. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,958 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,709 positive reviews and 249 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2023 |
| Developer | Team Reptile |
| Publisher | Team Reptile |
| Steam App Id | 1353230 |
3. 星空列车与白的旅行
The train you took, piercing the night sky and galloping under the stars, was refreshing-it was really a great value trip. In the solo journey under the refreshing night breeze, I met casual passengers and the loving and loving flight attendants.
星空列车与白的旅行 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,057 positive reviews and 59 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 5/14/2021 |
| Developer | しらたまこ |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1567800 |
4. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,035 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,731 positive reviews and 304 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 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 | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 10/24/2024 |
| Franchise | SEGA |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 2513280 |
5. Felvidek
In Felvidek, a JRPG set in 15th century Slovakia, you embrace the role of an alcoholic knight Pavol. Meet diverse and interesting characters to help you drive out the Hussites and Ottomans who blight this land.
Felvidek has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,563 positive reviews and 45 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.79 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 | $8.79 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2299900 |
6. Until Then
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Until Then has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,282 positive reviews and 199 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/25/2024 |
| Franchise | Maximum Entertainment |
| Developer | Polychroma Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1574820 |
7. Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA2
Aokana - EXTRA2 is the official Misaki after story for Aokana.
Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,715 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 12/16/2022 |
| Franchise | NekoNyan Ltd. |
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| Steam App Id | 2206340 |
8. Arrow a Row
Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.
Arrow a Row has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,448 positive reviews and 491 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 | 8/20/2023 |
| Developer | Lonerangerix |
| Publisher | Lonerangerix |
| Steam App Id | 2495980 |
9. Portal: Revolution
The Portal Mod you've been waiting for. Delve into a new story with original characters, spanning over 8 hours of gameplay and featuring over 40 new challenging test chambers which make use of new mechanics.
Portal: Revolution has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,608 positive reviews and 979 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/6/2024 |
| Developer | Second Face Software |
| Publisher | Second Face Software |
| Steam App Id | 601360 |
10. CATO: Buttered Cat
CATO = Cat + Toast = Buttered cat paradox = Anti-gravity 🍞🐈🧩 200+ puzzles，40+ skins
CATO: Buttered Cat has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,174 positive reviews and 31 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 9/6/2024 |
| Franchise | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Developer | Team Woll |
| Publisher | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Steam App Id | 1999520 |
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| 4 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 162 | 8/18/2023 | 95 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 5/14/2021 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 219 | 10/24/2024 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 3/29/2024 | 95 | $8.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 193 | 6/25/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/16/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 103 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 9/6/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). 星空列车与白的旅行 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Felvidek on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Until Then on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.