Best Linear Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 6,443 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 5/18/2024.
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1. 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 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 10,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,860 positive reviews and 160 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 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,692 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,660 positive reviews and 32 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 |
3. 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 dlc's).
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 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 2,171 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,162 positive reviews and 9 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 | 2/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Developer | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Publisher | Thomas Waterzooi |
| Steam App Id | 2600140 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,727 positive reviews and 406 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,420 positive reviews and 4 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. |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2206340 |
6. TY the Tasmanian Tiger
G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.
TY the Tasmanian Tiger has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,438 positive reviews and 49 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 12/12/2016 |
| Developer | Krome Studios |
| Publisher | Krome Studios |
| Steam App Id | 411960 |
7. Chop Goblins
Pursue the malevolent CHOP GOBLINS through time and foil their plans with devastating weapons in this bite-sized FPS from the creator of DUSK.
Chop Goblins has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,279 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.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/12/2022 |
| Franchise | David Szymanski |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | David Szymanski |
| Steam App Id | 1935660 |
8. Anomaly Agent
ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!
Anomaly Agent has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,056 positive reviews and 212 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.39 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 | $8.39 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Developer | Phew Phew Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2378620 |
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 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,444 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,670 positive reviews and 774 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. 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 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linear Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,096 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2024 |
| Developer | Jozef Pavelka |
| Publisher | Jozef Pavelka |
| Steam App Id | 2299900 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 193 | 8/18/2023 | 95 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/14/2021 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 100 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/16/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 12/12/2016 | 93 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/12/2022 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 1/24/2024 | 93 | $8.39 | Steam Charts | |
 | 230 | 1/6/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 3/29/2024 | 93 | $10.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Bomb Rush Cyberfunk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). 星空列车与白的旅行 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Please, Touch The Artwork 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue - EXTRA2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). TY the Tasmanian Tiger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Chop Goblins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Anomaly Agent on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Portal: Revolution on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Felvidek on Steam. Steam Store.