Best Nature Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 3,003 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 5/14/2024.
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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.
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 16,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,044 positive reviews and 120 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.
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!
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 5,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,772 positive reviews and 45 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. Webbed
Swing through the trees, spin sticky webs, and make friends with bugs! Be the adorable spider you've always wanted to be.
Webbed 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 12,524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,227 positive reviews and 297 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.
WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,608 positive reviews and 187 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.
6. 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.
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,174 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.24 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 | $4.24 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2020 |
| Developer | ustwo games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1337010 |
7. 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!
Smushi Come Home 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 1,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,520 positive reviews and 13 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 |
8. I commissioned some bees 0
Play for free! I paid artists to hide bees in 10 pieces of artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing.
I commissioned some bees 0 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 4,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,943 positive reviews and 102 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 | 1/12/2023 |
| Developer | Follow The Fun |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2250060 |
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.
Carto has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,129 positive reviews and 240 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 10/27/2020 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | Sunhead Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1172450 |
10. Cattails: Wildwood Story
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens!
Cattails: Wildwood Story 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 1,158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,148 positive reviews and 10 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 | 10/20/2023 |
| Franchise | Falcon Development |
| Developer | Falcon Development |
| Publisher | Falcon Development |
| Steam App Id | 1882500 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 39 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 9/9/2021 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 414 | 7/26/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 12/11/2020 | 94 | $4.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 6/10/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 1/12/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 10/27/2020 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 10/20/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Webbed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 20). 100 hidden frogs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Alba: A Wildlife Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Smushi Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). I commissioned some bees 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Carto on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Cattails: Wildwood Story on Steam. Steam Store.