Best Lore-Rich Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 3,156 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 1/4/2026.
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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.
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 12,149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,861 positive reviews and 288 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.
2. Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
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 29,286 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,382 positive reviews and 904 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. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Lore-Rich Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 236,203 positive reviews and 10,653 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 | 4/24/2025 |
| Franchise | Kepler Interactive |
| Developer | Sandfall Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1903340 |
4. Scarlet Hollow
Your aunt’s dead, your cousin hates you, and you’re stuck in the dead-end town of Scarlet Hollow. Choose your path through a branching narrative so dense that you'll see less than 1/5 of the game on a single playthrough. You won't be able to save everyone. Good luck, and welcome home.
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 3,772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,706 positive reviews and 66 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. 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.
In Stars And Time 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 7,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,505 positive reviews and 215 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 |
6. Tinykin
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Tinykin has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Lore-Rich Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,907 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,820 positive reviews and 87 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 | 8/30/2022 |
| Developer | Splashteam |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Steam App Id | 1599020 |
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.
of the Devil has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Lore-Rich Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,842 positive reviews and 23 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. 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!
DARK SOULS™ III 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 427,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 403,303 positive reviews and 24,190 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 |
9. Sultan's Game
The Sultan commands you to play a cruel game. Each week you draw a card, and have to complete its challenge within seven days. Forced to make dreadful choices to beat the Sultan’s Game and save your own life, you will have to find a way to survive not just the Game, but its consequences too.
Sultan's Game 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 31,506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,987 positive reviews and 1,519 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 | 3/31/2025 |
| Franchise | 2P Games |
| Developer | Double Cross |
| Publisher | 2P Games |
| Steam App Id | 3117820 |
10. 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.
The Rewinder 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 7,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,916 positive reviews and 289 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 5 | 1/9/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 99 | 10/23/2023 | 95 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14,480 | 4/24/2025 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 6/11/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 11/20/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 8/30/2022 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38 | 2/6/2025 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,976 | 4/11/2016 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,618 | 3/31/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 9/10/2021 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Scarlet Hollow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). In Stars And Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 16). Tinykin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). of the Devil on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). DARK SOULS™ III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). Sultan's Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 15). The Rewinder on Steam. Steam Store.