Best Nature Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 4,511 Nature 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. Nature game rankings were last updated on 8/6/2025.

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1. A Short Hike

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

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A Short Hike holds the #1 spot for "best Nature Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,684 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,522 positive reviews and 162 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 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 $7.99
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

2. TOEM: A Photo Adventure

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,822 positive reviews and 70 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 9/17/2021
Franchise popagenda
Developer Something We Made
Publishers
Steam App Id 1307580

3. Tiny Glade

Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.

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Tiny Glade has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,700 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,186 positive reviews and 514 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 Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 9/23/2024
Developer Pounce Light
Publisher Pounce Light
Steam App Id 2198150

4. Webbed

Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.

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Webbed has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,696 positive reviews and 329 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 9/9/2021
Developer Sbug Games
Publisher Sbug Games
Steam App Id 1390350

5. WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition

Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.

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WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,514 positive reviews and 237 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 7/22/2025
Developer eduweb
Publisher eduweb
Steam App Id 926990

6. 100 hidden frogs

The frogs hid. Can you find them?

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100 hidden frogs has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,995 positive reviews and 112 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 11/15/2021
Developer Anatoliy Loginovskikh
Publisher Anatoliy Loginovskikh
Steam App Id 1806840

7. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.

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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,717 positive reviews and 148 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $16.99 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 $16.99
Release Date 12/11/2020
Franchise ustwo games
Developer ustwo games
Publishers
Steam App Id 1337010

8. Smushi Come Home

Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!

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Smushi Come Home has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,279 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 6/10/2023
Franchise Mooneye Studios
Developer SomeHumbleOnion
Publisher Mooneye Studios
Steam App Id 1740300

9. Carto

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

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Carto has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,362 positive reviews and 306 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 10/27/2020
Franchise XD International
Developer Sunhead Games
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Steam App Id 1172450

10. Townscaper

Instant town building toy. Place housing blocks and watch them transform, piece by piece, into idyllic ocean-side towns, pastoral gardens, or sweeping cities on the sea.

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Townscaper has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,162 positive reviews and 950 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.39 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 $2.39
Release Date 8/26/2021
Developer Oskar Stålberg
Publisher Raw Fury
Steam App Id 1291340

More Nature Steam Deck Verified Games

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A Short Hike steam charts
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7/30/2019
97
$7.99
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
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9/17/2021
96
$19.99
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Tiny Glade steam charts
468
9/23/2024
95
$14.99
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Webbed steam charts
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9/9/2021
95
$9.99
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WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition steam charts
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7/22/2025
95
$29.99
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100 hidden frogs steam charts
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11/15/2021
95
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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure steam charts
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12/11/2020
94
$16.99
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Smushi Come Home steam charts
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6/10/2023
94
$19.99
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Carto steam charts
20
10/27/2020
93
$19.99
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Townscaper steam charts
252
8/26/2021
93
$2.39
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). Tiny Glade on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). Webbed on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). 100 hidden frogs on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Alba: A Wildlife Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Smushi Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 4). Carto on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Townscaper on Steam. Steam Store.

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