Best Mouse only Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 831 Mouse only 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. Mouse only game rankings were last updated on 4/29/2026.
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1. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire holds the #1 spot for "best Mouse only Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 213,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,900 positive reviews and 5,184 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.24 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 | $6.24 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 646570 |
2. One Finger Death Punch
Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.
One Finger Death Punch has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mouse only Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,973 positive reviews and 345 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 | 3/3/2014 |
| Developer | Silver Dollar Games |
| Publisher | Silver Dollar Games |
| Steam App Id | 264200 |
3. Hook
HOOK is a short minimal, puzzle game.
Hook has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mouse only Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,903 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,633 positive reviews and 270 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2015 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 367580 |
4. Mini Metro
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Metro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mouse only Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,432 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,785 positive reviews and 647 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 | 11/6/2015 |
| Developer | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Publisher | Dinosaur Polo Club |
| Steam App Id | 287980 |
5. Zup! Z
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! Z has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Mouse only Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,175 positive reviews and 130 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 12/21/2020 |
| Franchise | Quiet River |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 1218900 |
6. Zodiacats
Follow cat Catherine on her journey for the lost astrology papyri and learn more about her job as a witch assistant for bringing good vibes into this Earth! Let Catherine guide you through the zodiac wheel, showing you about features of each solar sign. You can also learn about your cat's sign!
Zodiacats has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mouse only Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,274 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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.
7. klocki
Minimal puzzle game.
klocki has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mouse only Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,516 positive reviews and 152 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 7/13/2016 |
| Developer | Maciej Targoni |
| Publisher | Maciej Targoni |
| Steam App Id | 499440 |
8. LYNE
Deceptively simple. Infinitely complex. LYNE is a minimalist puzzle game that will knot your brain as it calms your soul. Connect the shapes. Fill the board. Lose yourself in the interflowing paths of LYNE.
LYNE has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mouse only Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,867 positive reviews and 357 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 3/17/2014 |
| Franchise | Thomas Bowker |
| Developer | Thomas Bowker |
| Publisher | Thomas Bowker |
| Steam App Id | 266010 |
9. Die in the Dungeon: Origins
Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!
Die in the Dungeon: Origins has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mouse only Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,343 positive reviews and 132 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
| Release Date | 12/1/2023 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | ATICO |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2428770 |
10. Five Nights at Freddy's
Welcome to your new summer job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where kids and parents alike come for entertainment and food! The main attraction is Freddy Fazbear, of course; and his two friends. They are animatronic robots, programmed to please the crowds!
Five Nights at Freddy's has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mouse only Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,393 positive reviews and 3,620 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 8/19/2014 |
| Developer | Scott Cawthon |
| Publisher | Scott Cawthon |
| Steam App Id | 319510 |
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| 12,946 | 1/23/2019 | 96 | $6.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/3/2014 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/6/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 98 | 11/6/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/21/2020 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/21/2022 | 93 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/13/2016 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/17/2014 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 12/1/2023 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 8/19/2014 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). One Finger Death Punch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 13). Hook on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 9). Mini Metro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 25). Zup! Z on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 23). Zodiacats on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 16). klocki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 27). LYNE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Die in the Dungeon: Origins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 1). Five Nights at Freddy's on Steam. Steam Store.