Best Nostalgia Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 402 Nostalgia 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. Nostalgia game rankings were last updated on 1/6/2026.
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1. TY the Tasmanian Tiger
G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.
TY the Tasmanian Tiger holds the #1 spot for "best Nostalgia Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,600 positive reviews and 54 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/12/2016 |
| Developer | Krome Studios |
| Publisher | Krome Studios |
| Steam App Id | 411960 |
2. Cleared Hot
CLEARED HOT is a nostalgic helicopter shooter with satisfying physics and light tactical elements. Shoot, dodge, move your squad around the battlefield, and pick up almost anything with your rope and magnet.
Cleared Hot has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Nostalgia Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,741 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,666 positive reviews and 75 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/20/2025 |
| Franchise | MicroProse |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1710820 |
3. Backyard Baseball '97
Rediscover the joy of the original Backyard Baseball 1997, now updated for modern systems! Build your roster from among the iconic Backyard Kids, aim for those home runs, and various game modes. Relive the magic of this classic baseball game!
Backyard Baseball '97 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Nostalgia Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,923 positive reviews and 49 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/10/2024 |
| Developer | Mega Cat Studios |
| Publisher | Playground Productions |
| Steam App Id | 3170540 |
4. Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters.
Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Nostalgia Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,262 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2014 |
| Developer | Humongous Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 283960 |
5. FINAL FANTASY
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Nostalgia Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,300 positive reviews and 394 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.79 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 | $7.79 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2021 |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 1173770 |
6. Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory!
Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Nostalgia Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,397 positive reviews and 1,663 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 6/29/2018 |
| Franchise | Iron Galaxy Studios |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Steam App Id | 731490 |
7. Streets of Fury EX
Fight the gangs of Paris in this action packed Beat'Em up. Up to 4 players can join in, to cooperate, or fight against each other! Many unlockables, game modes, crazy combos and devastating furies await you in this deep fighting game.
Streets of Fury EX has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Nostalgia Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 793 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 761 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 6/25/2015 |
| Developer | Guard Crush |
| Publisher | Guard Crush |
| Steam App Id | 350910 |
8. Horizon Chase Turbo
Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.
Horizon Chase Turbo has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Nostalgia Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,309 positive reviews and 402 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.
9. GigaBash
GigaBash is the ultimate Kaiju Fighting Game for 1-4 players, where you battle as film-inspired Kaijus and giant Heroes in fully destructible cityscapes.
GigaBash has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Nostalgia Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,843 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,739 positive reviews and 104 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/4/2022 |
| Developer | Passion Republic Games |
| Publisher | Passion Republic Games |
| Steam App Id | 1546400 |
10. The Gardens Between
The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.
The Gardens Between has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Nostalgia Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,719 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,550 positive reviews and 169 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 | 9/19/2018 |
| Developer | The Voxel Agents |
| Publisher | The Voxel Agents |
| Steam App Id | 600990 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 13 | 12/12/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 11/20/2025 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 10/10/2024 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 4/17/2014 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 7/28/2021 | 92 | $7.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 159 | 6/29/2018 | 90 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/25/2015 | 90 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/15/2018 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 8/4/2022 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/19/2018 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Backyard Baseball '97 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 29). Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Streets of Fury EX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Horizon Chase Turbo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). GigaBash on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). The Gardens Between on Steam. Steam Store.