Best Nature Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 3,563 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 10/20/2024.
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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 17,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,218 positive reviews and 138 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 7,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,953 positive reviews and 54 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| 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 13,138 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,831 positive reviews and 307 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| 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 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,439 positive reviews and 202 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 6,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,893 positive reviews and 127 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 |
| 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 1,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,902 positive reviews and 19 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,934 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,672 positive reviews and 262 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 |
9. 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 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Nature Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,133 positive reviews and 125 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 |
10. Swallow the Sea
You are a lowly egg cell on a journey through a swollen sea of strange and humanoid fish. Prey on smaller life and growing larger and stronger to perhaps someday be born.
Swallow the Sea 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 2,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,146 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 9/3/2021 |
| Franchise | ItsTheTalia |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | ItsTheTalia |
| Steam App Id | 1511860 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 9/9/2021 | 95 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/15/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 271 | 7/26/2019 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 12/11/2020 | 94 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/10/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 115 | 10/27/2020 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/12/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 20). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). Webbed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). 100 hidden frogs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Alba: A Wildlife Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Smushi Come Home on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 31). Carto on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). I commissioned some bees 0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). Swallow the Sea on Steam. Steam Store.