Best Pixel Graphics Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 20,139 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 6/2/2025.
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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?
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 886,296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 872,485 positive reviews and 13,811 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.
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 250,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 246,436 positive reviews and 3,855 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.
3. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria 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 1,409,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,373,754 positive reviews and 35,498 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.
4. 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.
Balatro 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 153,890 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150,845 positive reviews and 3,045 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 | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
5. 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.
Pizza Tower 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 66,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,609 positive reviews and 1,096 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 |
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.
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 19,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,884 positive reviews and 159 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.
7. 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!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Pixel Graphics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,842 positive reviews and 362 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.
8. 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 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 71,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,656 positive reviews and 1,395 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 |
9. 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!
DELTARUNE 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 18,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,641 positive reviews and 222 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.
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.
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 343,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 334,152 positive reviews and 9,255 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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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 60,937 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,380 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26,648 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,829 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 253 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 951 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 105 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42,581 | 6/4/2025 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,123 | 11/4/2014 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Katana ZERO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). DELTARUNE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Steam. Steam Store.