Best Naval Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 458 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.
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 27,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,797 positive reviews and 879 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!
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 1,577 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,509 positive reviews and 68 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
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 611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 591 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. 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.
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 346,998 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 310,246 positive reviews and 36,752 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 |
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!
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 26,322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,755 positive reviews and 2,567 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 |
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!
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 24,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,155 positive reviews and 2,519 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. 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 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 391 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 357 positive reviews and 34 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 |
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.
Salt 2: Shores of Gold has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,078 positive reviews and 163 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 378 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 311 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1148560 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Naval Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 109 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 137 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 8/8/2024 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,121 | 6/3/2020 | 89 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,927 | 12/11/2019 | 88 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 246 | 3/5/2020 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/6/2023 | 84 | $13.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 9/20/2022 | 83 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/7/2022 | 77 | $8.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/2/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Transport Fever 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Holdfast: Nations At War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Waves of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Salt 2: Shores of Gold on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 23). Buccaneers! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy on Steam. Steam Store.