Best Naval Combat Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 353 Naval Combat 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. Naval Combat game rankings were last updated on 12/4/2024.
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1. Shipped
Challenge your friends in a naval battle of steering, pushing and shooting. Keep your ship on-screen and avoid crashing with land to survive. Up to 8 players.
Shipped holds the #1 spot for "best Naval Combat Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 586 positive reviews and 19 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 | 3/28/2019 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1037190 |
2. Holdfast: Nations At War
Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!
Holdfast: Nations At War has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,521 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,033 positive reviews and 2,488 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2020 |
| Developer | Anvil Game Studios |
| Publisher | Anvil Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 589290 |
3. Sail Forth
Sail a fleet of customizable ships across an ocean whose ancient depths have swallowed the key to the mysterious past. Befriend fishfolk to expand your boat crews, take up arms against petulant pirates, and chart a course across an expansive watery world. Will you answer the call of High Adventure?
Sail Forth has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 460 positive reviews and 36 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/21/2022 |
| Franchise | Quantum Astrophysicists Guild |
| Developer | Festive Vector |
| Publisher | The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild |
| Steam App Id | 1031460 |
4. Waves of Steel
If you like warships but wish they could kickflip, Waves of Steel is for you! Build your own custom warship and embark on a sprawling campaign filled with enemy ships, planes, submarines, and bizarre superweapons. Fast-paced arcade naval action is here!
Waves of Steel has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 356 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/6/2023 |
| Developer | TMA Games LLC |
| Publisher | TMA Games LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1482750 |
5. Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles
Bulwark: Evolution mixes elements of a chill builder with grand strategy and exploration elements. It's a genre bending experimental game that can be both a peaceful building experience or a total conquest with airships, warbirds and fortresses. It's up to the player to decide.
Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 735 positive reviews and 148 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2024 |
| Franchise | Wired Productions |
| Developer | Tomas Sala |
| Publisher | Wired Productions |
| Steam App Id | 290100 |
6. Sea of Survivors
In Sea of Survivors, you can sail your ship in any direction but you can never stop moving. Evade and destroy hordes of pirates and sea monsters to gain experience, level up and choose upgrades for your ship. Explore and open world with mysterious curses, unlock treasures and fight for survival.
Sea of Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 298 positive reviews and 63 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 10/18/2023 |
| Developer | Nah Yeah Games |
| Publisher | Nah Yeah Games |
| Steam App Id | 2347940 |
7. Sailing Era
Every voyage is a journey of "Sailing & Beyond" in Sailing Era! Navigate your fleet and sail for fun; run a business; have a romantic encounter in the tavern; capture pirates amid intense battle; explore inland for treasure... Experience foreign culture, make novel discoveries, and sail away!
Sailing Era has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,412 positive reviews and 905 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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.
8. Buccaneers!
Become a fearless captain in Buccaneers!, a classic pirate RPG. Find legendary treasures, battle powerful ships, change the course of history, and join one of the unique factions to conquer an ever-changing Caribbean sea.
Buccaneers! has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 376 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 308 positive reviews and 68 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 | 3/7/2022 |
| Franchise | Valkyrie Initiative |
| Developer | Skyward Digital |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1148560 |
9. Frontline: World War II
Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of World War II, as you meticulously plan your moves and adapt to the ever-changing battlefield. With a wide array of units and tactical options at your disposal, success is determined by your strategic prowess and adaptability.
Frontline: World War II has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.19 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 | $4.19 |
| Release Date | 1/1/2021 |
| Developer | Frontline: Games Series |
| Publisher | Frontline: Games Series |
| Steam App Id | 1394500 |
10. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
War Thunder has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 573,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 420,051 positive reviews and 153,257 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 8/15/2013 |
| Franchise | Gaijin Network Ltd |
| Developer | Gaijin Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 236390 |
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| 1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 320 | 3/5/2020 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/21/2022 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/6/2023 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 3/26/2024 | 79 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/18/2023 | 77 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 177 | 1/12/2023 | 77 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/7/2022 | 77 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/1/2021 | 76 | $4.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 50,588 | 8/15/2013 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Holdfast: Nations At War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Sail Forth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Waves of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Sea of Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Sailing Era on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Buccaneers! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Frontline: World War II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). War Thunder on Steam. Steam Store.