Best Noir Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 844 Noir 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. Noir game rankings were last updated on 3/25/2024.
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1. Katana ZERO
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Katana ZERO holds the #1 spot for "best Noir Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,551 positive reviews and 1,254 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/18/2019 |
| Developer | Askiisoft |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 460950 |
2. Return of the Obra Dinn
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Return of the Obra Dinn has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Noir Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,051 positive reviews and 801 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 |
3. Primordia
Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.
Primordia has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Noir Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,063 positive reviews and 101 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 | 12/5/2012 |
| Franchise | Wormwood Studios |
| Developer | Wormwood Studios |
| Publisher | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Steam App Id | 227000 |
4. Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Noir Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,764 positive reviews and 6,122 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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.
5. Tangle Tower
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Tangle Tower has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Noir Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,173 positive reviews and 200 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.
6. Blackwell Epiphany
The last game in the Blackwell series.
Blackwell Epiphany has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Noir Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 852 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 | 4/24/2014 |
| Developer | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Publisher | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Steam App Id | 236930 |
7. Unavowed
A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.
Unavowed has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Noir Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,088 positive reviews and 84 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2018 |
| Developer | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Publisher | Wadjet Eye Games |
| Steam App Id | 336140 |
8. Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.
Chicken Police - Paint it RED! has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Noir Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,912 positive reviews and 97 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 | 11/5/2020 |
| Franchise | HandyGames |
| Developer | The Wild Gentlemen |
| Publisher | HandyGames |
| Steam App Id | 1084640 |
9. Thimbleweed Park™
In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.
Thimbleweed Park™ has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Noir Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,760 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,525 positive reviews and 235 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2017 |
| Developer | Terrible Toybox |
| Publisher | Terrible Toybox |
| Steam App Id | 569860 |
10. Larcin Lazer
In this puzzle game combining action and stealth, your memory will be your best tool! Remember the location of the lasers, they disappear as soon as you move. Avoid deadly lasers with style, steal from the richest and save your cat 🐱 Prepare for a MEMORABLE heist
Larcin Lazer has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Noir Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 256 positive reviews and 2 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 | 1/24/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Tambouille |
| Steam App Id | 1707400 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 269 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 94 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/5/2012 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,447 | 10/15/2019 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 10/22/2019 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/24/2014 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/8/2018 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 11/5/2020 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 3/30/2017 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/24/2023 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Primordia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Disco Elysium - The Final Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Tangle Tower on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Blackwell Epiphany on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). Unavowed on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Chicken Police - Paint it RED! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Thimbleweed Park™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Larcin Lazer on Steam. Steam Store.