Best Naval Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 452 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 27,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,217 positive reviews and 862 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 1,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,314 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $16.49 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 $16.49
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 $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.

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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 345,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 308,759 positive reviews and 36,476 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!

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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 25,944 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,397 positive reviews and 2,547 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!

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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 24,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,023 positive reviews and 2,488 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!

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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 389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 356 positive reviews and 33 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

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 1,065 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.

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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 375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 307 positive reviews and 68 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

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.

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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

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
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8/8/2024
91
$16.49
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Shipped steam charts
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3/28/2019
90
$9.99
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Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition steam charts
6,150
6/3/2020
89
$39.99
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Transport Fever 2 steam charts
3,377
12/11/2019
88
$39.99
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Holdfast: Nations At War steam charts
443
3/5/2020
88
$19.99
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Waves of Steel steam charts
1
2/6/2023
85
$19.99
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Salt 2: Shores of Gold steam charts
16
9/20/2022
82
$19.99
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Buccaneers! steam charts
2
3/7/2022
77
$17.99
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Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy steam charts
1
3/2/2022
73
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Return of the Obra Dinn on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). SteamWorld Heist II on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Transport Fever 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Holdfast: Nations At War on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Waves of Steel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Salt 2: Shores of Gold on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Buccaneers! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 13). Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy on Steam. Steam Store.

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