Best Naval Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 521 Naval 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 game rankings were last updated on 5/14/2025.

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1. Return of the Obra Dinn

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

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Return of the Obra Dinn holds the #1 spot for "best Naval Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,566 positive reviews and 935 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 10/18/2018
Developer Lucas Pope
Publisher 3909
Steam App Id 653530

2. SteamWorld Heist II

Skill-based gunplay meets turn-based tactics in SteamWorld Heist 2! Aim carefully, bounce bullets, and pull off trick shots in high-stakes heists. Choose your crew and utilize 150+ items to navigate real-time naval battles and daring missions in this 30+ hour adventure to stop a deadly water crisis.

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SteamWorld Heist II has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,003 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,902 positive reviews and 101 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 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 $29.99
Release Date 8/8/2024
Franchise Thunderful Publishing
Developer Thunderful Development
Publisher Thunderful Publishing
Steam App Id 2396240

3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 596 positive reviews and 20 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

4. Transport Fever 2

The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!

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Transport Fever 2 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,545 positive reviews and 2,700 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $39.99 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 $39.99
Release Date 12/11/2019
Franchise Good Shepherd Entertainment
Developer Urban Games
Publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment
Steam App Id 1066780

5. Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition

Sea of Thieves is a smash-hit pirate adventure game, offering the quintessential pirate experience of plundering lost treasures, intense battles, vanquishing sea monsters and more. Dive in with this revised edition of the game, which includes access to digital bonus media.

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Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 357,938 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 319,117 positive reviews and 38,821 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $39.99 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 $39.99
Release Date 6/3/2020
Developer Rare Ltd
Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 1172620

6. 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 #6 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,084 positive reviews and 2,621 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

7. 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 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,360 positive reviews and 687 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

8. 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 #8 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 367 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.39 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 $13.39
Release Date 2/6/2023
Developer TMA Games LLC
Publisher TMA Games LLC
Steam App Id 1482750

9. Salt 2: Shores of Gold

Salt 2 is an open world pirate game focused on exploration, crafting, survival, and RPG elements. Sail an endless sea with your ship as a mobile base. Discover islands full of quests, towns, caves, and secrets. Level up skills, craft powerful gear, hunt, fish, loot, and make your ship your own.

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Salt 2: Shores of Gold has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,202 positive reviews and 179 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 9/20/2022
Developer Lavaboots Studios
Publisher Lavaboots Studios
Steam App Id 1574900

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 Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 314 positive reviews and 69 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
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Steam App Id 1148560

More Naval Steam Deck Verified Games

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Return of the Obra Dinn steam charts
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10/18/2018
95
$19.99
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SteamWorld Heist II steam charts
56
8/8/2024
90
$29.99
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Shipped steam charts
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3/28/2019
90
$9.99
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Transport Fever 2 steam charts
3,215
12/11/2019
89
$39.99
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Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition steam charts
8,650
6/3/2020
88
$39.99
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Holdfast: Nations At War steam charts
1,534
3/5/2020
88
$19.99
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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii steam charts
229
2/20/2025
87
$59.99
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Waves of Steel steam charts
1
2/6/2023
85
$13.39
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Salt 2: Shores of Gold steam charts
25
9/20/2022
83
$19.99
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Buccaneers! steam charts
2
3/7/2022
77
$17.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Return of the Obra Dinn on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). SteamWorld Heist II on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Transport Fever 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 20). Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Holdfast: Nations At War on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Waves of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). Salt 2: Shores of Gold on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). Buccaneers! on Steam. Steam Store.

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