Best Naval Combat Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 403 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 5/23/2025.

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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.

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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 614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 594 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 3/28/2019
Franchise Majorariatto
Developer Majorariatto
Publisher Majorariatto
Steam App Id 1037190

2. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii 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 6,597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,995 positive reviews and 602 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $59.99 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 $59.99
Release Date 2/20/2025
Franchise Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher SEGA
Steam App Id 3061810

3. 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!

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Holdfast: Nations At War has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,509 positive reviews and 2,567 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

4. 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?

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Sail Forth has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 489 positive reviews and 35 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

5. 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!

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Waves of Steel has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 364 positive reviews and 34 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

6. Airships: Lost Flotilla

Airships: Lost Flotilla is a steampunk autoshooter where you fight your way through waves of enemies on your way to a safe harbour. Destroy your foes, harvest wreckage, and upgrade your ship.

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Airships: Lost Flotilla has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 174 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 1/23/2025
Franchise Metaroot
Developer David Stark
Publishers
Steam App Id 2858150

7. 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.

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Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 969 positive reviews and 174 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

8. 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.

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Sea of Survivors 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 386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 320 positive reviews and 66 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

9. 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!

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Sailing Era has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,649 positive reviews and 961 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.

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 1/12/2023
Franchise bilibili
Developer GY Games
Publisher bilibili
Steam App Id 2161440

10. 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.

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Buccaneers! has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Naval Combat Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 312 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

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88
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87
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2/6/2023
85
$19.99
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1/23/2025
82
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3/26/2024
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$19.99
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10/18/2023
77
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77
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3/7/2022
77
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Holdfast: Nations At War on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Sail Forth on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Waves of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Airships: Lost Flotilla on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Sea of Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 18). Sailing Era on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Buccaneers! on Steam. Steam Store.

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