Best Naval Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 528 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.
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 29,661 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,722 positive reviews and 939 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.
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 2,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,940 positive reviews and 107 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.
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 618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 598 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!
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 28,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,711 positive reviews and 2,701 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 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.
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 358,911 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 319,833 positive reviews and 39,078 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 |
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 25,990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,364 positive reviews and 2,626 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.
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 7,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,430 positive reviews and 703 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!
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.
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 1,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,217 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.
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 385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 315 positive reviews and 70 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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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Naval games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 93 | 8/8/2024 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,109 | 12/11/2019 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10,454 | 6/3/2020 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 319 | 3/5/2020 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 255 | 2/20/2025 | 87 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/6/2023 | 85 | $13.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 9/20/2022 | 83 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/7/2022 | 77 | $17.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). SteamWorld Heist II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Transport Fever 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Holdfast: Nations At War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). 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, August 15). Salt 2: Shores of Gold on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 21). Buccaneers! on Steam. Steam Store.