Best Lore-Rich Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 2,525 Lore-Rich 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. Lore-Rich game rankings were last updated on 5/15/2025.

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1. 东北之夏

DongBeiZhiXia (a summer in the northeast of China)is a free visual novel, which tells the story that the protagonist followed parents' wishes to make one's living in Shenyang, met two online anchors Huniu and Daojiang by chance, and experience affairs one after another with Shamate.

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东北之夏 holds the #1 spot for "best Lore-Rich Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,793 positive reviews and 276 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 1/9/2023
Developer 庄不纯工作室
Publisher 庄不纯工作室
Steam App Id 2121360

2. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut

You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

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Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Lore-Rich Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,190 positive reviews and 695 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $17.99 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 $17.99
Release Date 10/23/2023
Franchise Black Tabby Games
Developer Black Tabby Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 1989270

3. In Stars And Time

Live with the ever-present burden of being trapped in a time loop only you can know about in this turn-based RPG. Create a better future for you and your friends. Find hope where there is none left. Pray to the stars and free yourself from time.

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In Stars And Time has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Lore-Rich Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,027 positive reviews and 149 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 11/20/2023
Franchise Armor Games
Developer insertdisc5
Publisher Armor Games Studios
Steam App Id 1677310

4. Scarlet Hollow

You've finally made it to the dead-end mining town of Scarlet Hollow, North Carolina, where your aunt is dead, your cousin hates you, and something otherworldly stalks you from the shadows. You won't be able to save everyone. You might not even be able to save yourself. Welcome home.

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Scarlet Hollow has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Lore-Rich Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,064 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,013 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 6/11/2021
Franchise Black Tabby Games
Developer Black Tabby Games
Publisher Black Tabby Games
Steam App Id 1609230

5. Tinykin

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

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Tinykin has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Lore-Rich Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,304 positive reviews and 71 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 8/30/2022
Developer Splashteam
Publisher tinyBuild
Steam App Id 1599020

6. DARK SOULS™ III

Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!

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DARK SOULS™ III has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Lore-Rich Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 413,326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 389,886 positive reviews and 23,440 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $59.99 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 $59.99
Release Date 4/11/2016
Developer FromSoftware Inc.
Publishers
Steam App Id 374320

7. of the Devil

Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.

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of the Devil has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Lore-Rich Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,057 positive reviews and 8 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 2/6/2025
Developer nth Circle Studios
Publisher nth Circle Studios
Steam App Id 2739630

8. The Rewinder

The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.

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The Rewinder has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Lore-Rich Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,946 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,691 positive reviews and 255 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 9/10/2021
Developer MistyMountainStudio
Publishers
Steam App Id 1161170

9. Arctic Eggs

Eggs: perfection in two parts. The simple whites. The sublime yolk. Each the lesser without its partner. Chorus and verse. A symphony of flavor. The catchy tune reminding us of warm baths and late-night movies. The elevator music to whatever lies beyond.

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Arctic Eggs has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Lore-Rich Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,680 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,566 positive reviews and 114 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 5/16/2024
Franchise CRITICAL REFLEX
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Steam App Id 2763670

10. The Talos Principle 2

The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.

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The Talos Principle 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Lore-Rich Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,340 positive reviews and 535 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 11/2/2023
Franchise Croteam Official
Developer Croteam
Publisher Devolver Digital
Steam App Id 835960

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东北之夏 steam charts
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10/23/2023
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In Stars And Time steam charts
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11/20/2023
94
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6/11/2021
94
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8/30/2022
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4/11/2016
93
$59.99
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2/6/2025
93
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The Rewinder steam charts
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9/10/2021
93
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5/16/2024
93
$9.99
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11/2/2023
93
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). 东北之夏 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). In Stars And Time on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Scarlet Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Tinykin on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). DARK SOULS™ III on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). of the Devil on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). The Rewinder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Arctic Eggs on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). The Talos Principle 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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