Best Military Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 2,472 Military 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. Military game rankings were last updated on 5/7/2024.
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1. Against the Storm
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm holds the #1 spot for "best Military Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,173 positive reviews and 1,153 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
2. Muv-Luv Alternative (マブラヴ オルタネイティヴ)
Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.
Muv-Luv Alternative (マブラヴ オルタネイティヴ) has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Military Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,580 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,471 positive reviews and 109 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 | 2/28/2018 |
| Franchise | aNCHOR Inc. |
| Developer | aNCHOR Inc. |
| Publisher | aNCHOR Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 802890 |
3. Dune: Imperium
The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.
Dune: Imperium has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Military Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,627 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,561 positive reviews and 66 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.99 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.
4. SimplePlanes
Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.
SimplePlanes has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Military Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,004 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,327 positive reviews and 677 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/17/2015 |
| Developer | Jundroo, LLC |
| Publisher | Jundroo, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 397340 |
5. Suzerain
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?
Suzerain has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Military Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,548 positive reviews and 463 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/4/2020 |
| Franchise | Suzerain Universe |
| Developer | Torpor Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1207650 |
6. Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice
Aiko's Choice is the anticipated standalone expansion to the acclaimed stealth strategy game Shadow Tactics. Set in Edo Japan, you take control of the skillful kunoichi adept Aiko and her deadly assassin friends to hunt down the ghosts of her past.
Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Military Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,981 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,722 positive reviews and 259 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/6/2021 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1579380 |
7. UnMetal
UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.
UnMetal has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Military Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,261 positive reviews and 153 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 9/28/2021 |
| Franchise | Versus Evil |
| Developer | @unepic_fran |
| Publisher | Versus Evil |
| Steam App Id | 1203710 |
8. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC. Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all of the DLC created for the landmark real-time strategy game.
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Military Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,836 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,104 positive reviews and 732 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/20/2017 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 459220 |
9. Combat Master: Season 1
Join fast-paced action-packed combat. Play Combat Master -- AAA experience on any hardware. Best-in-class multiplayer gunfight. Next-level extreme performance. Lightning-speed loading time and a whole lot more.
Combat Master: Season 1 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Military Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,463 positive reviews and 3,631 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/21/2023 |
| Developer | Alfa Bravo Inc |
| Publisher | Alfa Bravo Inc |
| Steam App Id | 2281730 |
10. ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN
Become an ace pilot and soar through photorealistic skies with full 360 degree movement; down enemy aircraft and experience the thrill of engaging in realistic sorties! Aerial combat has never looked or felt better!
ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Military Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,796 positive reviews and 5,008 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 | 1/31/2019 |
| Developer | BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc. |
| Publisher | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 502500 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1,191 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 2/28/2018 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 193 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 12/17/2015 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 168 | 12/4/2020 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/6/2021 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/28/2021 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 207 | 4/20/2017 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 850 | 4/21/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 338 | 1/31/2019 | 86 | $59.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). SimplePlanes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Suzerain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 12). UnMetal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Halo Wars: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). Combat Master: Season 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN on Steam. Steam Store.