Best Perma Death Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 2,090 Perma Death 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. Perma Death game rankings were last updated on 11/8/2024.
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1. Hades
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Hades holds the #1 spot for "best Perma Death Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 270,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 265,494 positive reviews and 4,597 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145360 |
2. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Perma Death Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,489 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,794 positive reviews and 2,695 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
3. Baldi's Basics Plus
Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.
Baldi's Basics Plus has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Perma Death Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,039 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,888 positive reviews and 151 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 | 6/12/2020 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1275890 |
4. Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Perma Death Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,533 positive reviews and 1,014 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 | 4/23/2015 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 247080 |
5. Noita
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Noita has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Perma Death Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,156 positive reviews and 3,420 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/15/2020 |
| Developer | Nolla Games |
| Publisher | Nolla Games |
| Steam App Id | 881100 |
6. Hades II
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Hades II has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Perma Death Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,087 positive reviews and 2,850 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/6/2024 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145350 |
7. Caves of Qud
Caves of Qud is a science fantasy roguelike epic steeped in retrofuturism, deep simulation, and swathes of sentient plants. Come inhabit an exotic world and chisel through layers of thousand-year-old civilizations.
Caves of Qud has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Perma Death Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,055 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,680 positive reviews and 375 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 7/15/2015 |
| Franchise | Kitfox Games |
| Developer | Freehold Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 333640 |
8. Bing in Wonderland
A Roguelite monster killing satisfaction galore without any exploration elements. The game is filled to the brim with exotic enemies and stages with a collection of deep and robust boons, weapons, and items plus an abundance of pointless features and useless details. (CONTROLLER SUPPORTED)
Bing in Wonderland has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Perma Death Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,999 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,938 positive reviews and 61 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 1/13/2023 |
| Franchise | Wanba Studio |
| Developer | Wanba Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1710100 |
9. Majotori
How many lives will your ignorance ruin?
Majotori has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Perma Death Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,799 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,742 positive reviews and 57 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2017 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 588730 |
10. Bzzzt
Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!
Bzzzt has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Perma Death Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 706 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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 | $4.79 |
| Release Date | 11/13/2023 |
| Franchise | CINEMAX GAMES |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1293170 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 3,788 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21,469 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 6/12/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 137 | 4/23/2015 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,469 | 10/15/2020 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,024 | 5/6/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 180 | 7/15/2015 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 1/13/2023 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/28/2017 | 92 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 11/13/2023 | 92 | $4.79 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Crypt of the NecroDancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Noita on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Hades II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Caves of Qud on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Bing in Wonderland on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Majotori on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Bzzzt on Steam. Steam Store.