Best Modern Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 2,939 Modern 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. Modern game rankings were last updated on 1/31/2026.
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1. Rhythm Doctor
Save patients with your rhythm mastery! Rhythm Doctor is a rhythm game where you heal patients by defibrillating in time to their heartbeats. Learn each patient's unique heartbeat and defeat boss viruses trying to sabotage your rhythm, all set to heart-pumping, soul-soothing music.
Rhythm Doctor holds the #1 spot for "best Modern Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,934 positive reviews and 438 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2025 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
2. The Drifter
A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.
The Drifter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,774 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,689 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Powerhoof |
| Steam App Id | 1170570 |
3. ASTLIBRA Revision
Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.
ASTLIBRA Revision has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,138 positive reviews and 1,396 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 | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | WhisperGames |
| Developer | KEIZO |
| Publisher | WhisperGames |
| Steam App Id | 1718570 |
4. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,298 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 5/28/2025 |
| Franchise | PM Studios, Inc. |
| Developer | Pocket Trap |
| Publisher | PM Studios, inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2870350 |
5. Project Canvas 〜ヰ世界情緒育成計画〜
アイドルプロデューサーとしてヰ世界情緒を育成する、アイドル育成ADVです。
Project Canvas 〜ヰ世界情緒育成計画〜 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 466 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/1/2024 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2872930 |
6. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,303 positive reviews and 145 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 9/19/2025 |
| Franchise | GungHo |
| Developer | Nihon Falcom |
| Publisher | GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3375780 |
7. Lost Judgment
When a police officer discloses the murder of the student teacher who bullied his son to suicide, the twisted secrets of a Yokohama, high school bleed out. Nothing, in this case, is black and white.
Lost Judgment has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,362 positive reviews and 540 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2022 |
| Franchise | Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio |
| Developer | Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 2058190 |
8. Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (The witch of the Ihanashi)
The English version of the heartwarming story that was highly acclaimed in Japan. Enjoy the meticulously crafted narrative. Set in Okinawa, Japan, it is also a story that unravels the mysteries hidden within its history and fantasy.
Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (The witch of the Ihanashi) has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 826 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 798 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.98 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 | $24.98 |
| Release Date | 8/19/2022 |
| Developer | Fragaria |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1950570 |
9. Seedsow Lullaby
"My mother, my daughter, and me—three sixteen-year-olds on an extraordinary adventure."After traveling through time to meet their sixteen-year-old counterparts, three generations of women set off on an adventure through the Land of the Gods. What could await them at the end of their journey?
Seedsow Lullaby has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 466 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.69 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 | $14.69 |
| Release Date | 12/13/2024 |
| Franchise | ANIPLEX.EXE |
| Developer | iMel Inc. |
| Publisher | ANIPLEX.EXE |
| Steam App Id | 2748830 |
10. Tennis Elbow 4
Created by and for tennis fans, Tennis Elbow 4 is a true tennis simulation built around anticipation, positioning and risk management. Easy to start, demanding to master, it delivers exceptional gameplay depth and long-term progression.
Tennis Elbow 4 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 862 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2026 |
| Franchise | Mana Games |
| Developer | Mana Games |
| Publisher | Mana Games |
| Steam App Id | 760640 |
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| 232 | 12/6/2025 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 7/17/2025 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 335 | 10/13/2022 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 5/28/2025 | 93 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/1/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 276 | 9/19/2025 | 92 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 217 | 9/14/2022 | 91 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/19/2022 | 90 | $24.98 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/13/2024 | 90 | $14.69 | Steam Charts | |
| 86 | 1/23/2026 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Rhythm Doctor on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). The Drifter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 16). Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Project Canvas 〜ヰ世界情緒育成計画〜 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). Lost Judgment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 2). Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (The witch of the Ihanashi) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). Seedsow Lullaby on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 17). Tennis Elbow 4 on Steam. Steam Store.