Best Modern Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 2,008 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 12/1/2024.
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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 20,522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,200 positive reviews and 322 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.39 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 | $14.39 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2021 |
| Franchise | 7th Beat Games |
| Developer | 7th Beat Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 774181 |
2. 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 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,013 positive reviews and 1,061 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.74 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 | $18.74 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | WhisperGames |
| Developer | KEIZO |
| Publisher | WhisperGames |
| Steam App Id | 1718570 |
3. 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 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,613 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,260 positive reviews and 353 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 |
4. Trap Shrine
The Goddess was a Crossdresser?! The enshrined deity turned out to be a cross dressing Goddess that was sealed to... marry ME?! The cross dressing legend starts here!
Trap Shrine has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,495 positive reviews and 93 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2019 |
| Developer | No Strike |
| Publisher | Eroge Japan |
| Steam App Id | 951000 |
5. Tormented Souls
Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.
Tormented Souls has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,023 positive reviews and 455 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 8/26/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | PQube |
| Steam App Id | 1367590 |
6. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation
Fear, anxiety, and laughter are the symbol of youth. Experience the true paranormal haunting with your friends from the first-person perspective and stay alive. The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation is an adaptation of a horror film, includes Taiwanese urban legend and an intriguing backstory.
The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,547 positive reviews and 266 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.39 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 | $13.39 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2022 |
| Developer | SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1611430 |
7. Combat Master: Season 2
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 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,767 positive reviews and 4,619 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 |
8. Urbek City Builder
Urbek is a city building game where you can build your own neighbourhoods: from nightlife district to industrial district. Don't exhaust your natural resources before you have an educated population to build more efficient structures.
Urbek City Builder has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,299 positive reviews and 125 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.59 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 | $7.59 |
| Release Date | 7/13/2022 |
| Franchise | RockGame S.A. |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1411740 |
9. Cafe Master Story
Serve up food, drinks, and smiles in this retro cafe management sim!
Cafe Master Story has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 146 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.74 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 | $6.74 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2023 |
| Franchise | Kairosoft |
| Developer | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd |
| Publisher | Kairosoft Co.,Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2427100 |
10. MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA
This is the latest addition to the series of 2D fighting games based on TYPE-MOON's visual novel, Tsukihime. The curtain rises once more on dramatic battles played out with familiar characters from Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon.
MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Modern Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,197 positive reviews and 1,091 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 9/29/2021 |
| Franchise | Lasengle |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Lasengle Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1372280 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 52 | 2/26/2021 | 96 | $14.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 534 | 10/13/2022 | 94 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 387 | 9/14/2022 | 92 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/29/2019 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 8/26/2021 | 89 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 44 | 8/24/2022 | 87 | $13.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 934 | 4/21/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 7/13/2022 | 87 | $7.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 10/15/2023 | 86 | $6.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 102 | 9/29/2021 | 86 | $49.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Lost Judgment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Trap Shrine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Tormented Souls on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Combat Master: Season 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Urbek City Builder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Cafe Master Story on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA on Steam. Steam Store.