Best Political Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 660 Political 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. Political game rankings were last updated on 11/6/2024.
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1. Papers, Please
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please holds the #1 spot for "best Political Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,564 positive reviews and 1,952 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 | 8/8/2013 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 239030 |
2. The Talos Principle 2
The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.
The Talos Principle 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,790 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,337 positive reviews and 453 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 | 11/2/2023 |
| Franchise | Croteam Official |
| Developer | Croteam |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 835960 |
3. Supraland Six Inches Under
A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, combat! A first-person-metroidvania taking place six inches under Supraland.
Supraland Six Inches Under has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,093 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,986 positive reviews and 107 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.59 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 | $8.59 |
| Release Date | 1/14/2022 |
| Franchise | Supra Games UG |
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| Steam App Id | 1522870 |
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 Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 103,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,408 positive reviews and 6,999 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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. Dune: Imperium
The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.
Dune: Imperium has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,531 positive reviews and 134 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.39 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 | $18.39 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2024 |
| Franchise | DireWolfDigital |
| Developer | Dire Wolf |
| Publisher | Dire Wolf |
| Steam App Id | 1689500 |
6. Suzerain
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?
Suzerain has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,588 positive reviews and 528 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/4/2020 |
| Franchise | Suzerain Universe |
| Developer | Torpor Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1207650 |
7. Beholder
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?
Beholder has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,991 positive reviews and 2,202 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.09 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 | $2.09 |
| Release Date | 11/9/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 475550 |
8. Road 96 🛣️
Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same!
Road 96 🛣️ has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,855 positive reviews and 1,615 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 8/16/2021 |
| Franchise | Deep Silver |
| Developer | Digixart |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1466640 |
9. Lil' Guardsman
Imagine you're a 12 year old, suddenly in charge of the guard shed at the castle gate, where you decide if elves, goblins and 100+ other characters should be admitted. It's a wonderful combination of deduction, narrative and puzzle games.
Lil' Guardsman has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 805 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2024 |
| Franchise | tinyBuild |
| Developer | Hilltop Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1924360 |
10. Beecarbonize
Do you have what it takes to save the planet? Beecarbonize is an environmental card strategy game with climate change as your opponent.
Beecarbonize has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,869 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,744 positive reviews and 125 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 8/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Charles Games |
| Developer | Charles Games |
| Publisher | Charles Games |
| Steam App Id | 2486750 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 203 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 152 | 11/2/2023 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | $8.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,172 | 10/15/2019 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 202 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $18.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 171 | 12/4/2020 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 87 | 11/9/2016 | 90 | $2.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 8/16/2021 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 1/23/2024 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 8/1/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). The Talos Principle 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Supraland Six Inches Under on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Disco Elysium - The Final Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Suzerain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Beholder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Road 96 🛣️ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Lil' Guardsman on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Beecarbonize on Steam. Steam Store.