Best Pixel Graphics Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 20,806 Pixel Graphics 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. Pixel Graphics game rankings were last updated on 7/22/2025.

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1. Stardew Valley

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

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Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Pixel Graphics Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 909,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 895,037 positive reviews and 14,240 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 2/26/2016
Developer ConcernedApe
Publisher ConcernedApe
Steam App Id 413150

2. Vampire Survivors

Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.

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Vampire Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Pixel Graphics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 251,785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 247,893 positive reviews and 3,892 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 10/20/2022
Franchise poncle
Developer poncle
Publisher poncle
Steam App Id 1794680

3. DELTARUNE

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!

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DELTARUNE has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Pixel Graphics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,500 positive reviews and 846 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 6/4/2025
Developer tobyfox
Publisher tobyfox
Steam App Id 1671210

4. Terraria

Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

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Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Pixel Graphics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,424,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,388,302 positive reviews and 36,049 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 5/16/2011
Developer Re-Logic
Publisher Re-Logic
Steam App Id 105600

5. Balatro

The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

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Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Pixel Graphics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,018 positive reviews and 3,271 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.49 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 $13.49
Release Date 2/20/2024
Franchise Playstack
Developer LocalThunk
Publishers
Steam App Id 2379780

6. A Short Hike

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

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A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Pixel Graphics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,437 positive reviews and 162 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 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 $7.99
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

7. Pizza Tower

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

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Pizza Tower has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Pixel Graphics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,223 positive reviews and 1,116 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 1/26/2023
Developer Tour De Pizza
Publisher Tour De Pizza
Steam App Id 2231450

8. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya

A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!

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Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Pixel Graphics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,705 positive reviews and 383 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.99 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 $5.99
Release Date 10/1/2021
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Steam App Id 1584090

9. 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.

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Katana ZERO has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Pixel Graphics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,938 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,522 positive reviews and 1,416 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

10. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Pixel Graphics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 349,609 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 340,050 positive reviews and 9,559 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 11/4/2014
Developers
Publisher Nicalis, Inc.
Steam App Id 250900

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Stardew Valley steam charts
91,878
2/26/2016
98
$14.99
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3,449
10/20/2022
97
$4.99
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DELTARUNE steam charts
4,405
6/4/2025
97
$24.99
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Terraria steam charts
30,055
5/16/2011
97
$9.99
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Balatro steam charts
9,302
2/20/2024
97
$13.49
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A Short Hike steam charts
41
7/30/2019
97
$7.99
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Pizza Tower steam charts
171
1/26/2023
97
$19.99
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Touhou Mystia's Izakaya steam charts
1,021
10/1/2021
96
$5.99
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Katana ZERO steam charts
102
4/18/2019
96
$14.99
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth steam charts
18,703
11/4/2014
96
$14.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 23). DELTARUNE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 20). Katana ZERO on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.

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