Best Naval Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 397 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 5/23/2024.
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1. Return of the Obra Dinn
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
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 25,010 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,204 positive reviews and 806 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 10/18/2018 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 653530 |
2. 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 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 596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 577 positive reviews and 19 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 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1037190 |
3. 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!
Transport Fever 2 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,984 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,562 positive reviews and 2,422 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 |
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 Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 343 positive reviews and 32 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. Salt 2: Shores of Gold
Salt 2 is an open world pirate game focused on exploration, survival, and crafting. Set sail across an infinite procedural world with just you and your ship. Explore islands filled with quests, caves, towns, pirates, and secrets. Level up skills, craft, hunt, fish, loot, and decorate your ship.
Salt 2: Shores of Gold has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 925 positive reviews and 142 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 |
6. Aquarist
A relaxing sandbox casual simulation game where you perform various, even strange, aquarium-related tasks on very diverse levels. As an Aquarist you must create and manage a home to amazing fish🐟, sea turtles🐢, sharks🦈, octopuses🐙, and more🐬. Aquarium is their world and life. Make it worth...
Aquarist has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 737 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 631 positive reviews and 106 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 3/29/2024 |
| Franchise | FreeMind.games |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1430760 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 349 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 288 positive reviews and 61 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 |
8. Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
Witness the rise of piracy in this prologue to Buccaneers!, a classic pirate RPG. Command and customise a powerful warship on PC or in VR and take part in tense naval and land battles that will put your swashbuckling skills to the test.
Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 3/2/2022 |
| Franchise | Valkyrie Initiative |
| Developer | Skyward Digital |
| Publisher | Valkyrie Initiative |
| Steam App Id | 1631240 |
9. Submarine War
Submarine War is a new action-packed submarine combat game that immerses players in the 3D action with unique game controls and 3D environments.
Submarine War has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 7/13/2021 |
| Developer | Sub518Game |
| Publisher | Sub518Game |
| Steam App Id | 1674440 |
10. Great Naval Battles: The Final Fury
Battlestations! All hands prepare for the naval conflict on a truly grand scale! GREAT NAVAL BATTLES: THE FINAL FURY is loaded with enough historical and hypothetical naval conflict to keep players - from casual to connoisseur - busy for hours and hours!
Great Naval Battles: The Final Fury has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "5 user reviews" 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 | 12/21/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | SNEG |
| Steam App Id | 2702080 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 330 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,589 | 12/11/2019 | 88 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/6/2023 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 9/20/2022 | 82 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 3/29/2024 | 81 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/7/2022 | 77 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/2/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/13/2021 | 68 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/21/2023 | 63 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Transport Fever 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Waves of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Salt 2: Shores of Gold on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Aquarist on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Buccaneers! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Submarine War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Great Naval Battles: The Final Fury on Steam. Steam Store.