Best Naval Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 448 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 11/1/2024.

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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 27,020 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,162 positive reviews and 858 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

Join Captain Leeway on the biggest Heist yet to save botkind from a brewing water crisis! With tactical turn-based battles featuring signature ricochet action, 150+ weapons and items, a new job system, real-time naval combat and 30+ hours of gameplay, prepare for an epic SteamWorld adventure!

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SteamWorld Heist II has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,254 positive reviews and 54 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 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 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 $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

4. Sea of Thieves: 2024 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: 2024 Edition 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 344,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 308,390 positive reviews and 36,444 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 6/3/2020
Developer Rare Ltd
Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 1172620

5. 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 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,322 positive reviews and 2,541 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 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 $11.99
Release Date 12/11/2019
Franchise Good Shepherd Entertainment
Developer Urban Games
Publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment
Steam App Id 1066780

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 24,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,008 positive reviews and 2,485 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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 3/5/2020
Developer Anvil Game Studios
Publisher Anvil Game Studios
Steam App Id 589290

7. 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 #7 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 355 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 2/6/2023
Developer TMA Games LLC
Publisher TMA Games LLC
Steam App Id 1482750

8. 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.

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Salt 2: Shores of Gold has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,064 positive reviews and 164 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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 9/20/2022
Developer Lavaboots Studios
Publisher Lavaboots Studios
Steam App Id 1574900

9. 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...

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Aquarist has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 742 positive reviews and 135 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.59 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 $9.59
Release Date 3/29/2024
Franchise FreeMind.games
Developers
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Steam App Id 1430760

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 372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 305 positive reviews and 67 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.09 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 $8.09
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
92
8/8/2024
91
$17.99
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Shipped steam charts
1
3/28/2019
90
$4.99
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Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition steam charts
7,275
6/3/2020
89
$19.99
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Transport Fever 2 steam charts
3,911
12/11/2019
88
$11.99
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Holdfast: Nations At War steam charts
168
3/5/2020
88
$9.99
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Waves of Steel steam charts
2
2/6/2023
85
$9.99
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Salt 2: Shores of Gold steam charts
16
9/20/2022
82
$9.99
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Aquarist steam charts
20
3/29/2024
80
$9.59
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Buccaneers! steam charts
2
3/7/2022
77
$8.09
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Return of the Obra Dinn on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). SteamWorld Heist II on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Transport Fever 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Holdfast: Nations At War on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Waves of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Salt 2: Shores of Gold on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Aquarist on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Buccaneers! on Steam. Steam Store.

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