Best Political Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 626 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 10/4/2024.
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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 70,696 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,757 positive reviews and 1,939 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 10,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,894 positive reviews and 434 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| 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 3,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,937 positive reviews and 105 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 | 1/14/2022 |
| 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 100,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,604 positive reviews and 6,810 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 2,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,259 positive reviews and 104 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.99 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 | $22.99 |
| 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 7,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,249 positive reviews and 509 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/4/2020 |
| Franchise | Suzerain Universe |
| Developer | Torpor Games |
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| 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 25,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,809 positive reviews and 2,183 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| 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 18,985 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,408 positive reviews and 1,577 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.96 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 | $19.96 |
| Release Date | 8/16/2021 |
| Franchise | Deep Silver |
| Developer | Digixart |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1466640 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,687 positive reviews and 120 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 |
10. 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 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 711 positive reviews and 42 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2024 |
| Franchise | tinyBuild |
| Developer | Hilltop Studios |
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| Steam App Id | 1924360 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 188 | 11/2/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,593 | 10/15/2019 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 312 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 156 | 12/4/2020 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 11/9/2016 | 90 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 68 | 8/16/2021 | 90 | $19.96 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 8/1/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 1/23/2024 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 4). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 18). The Talos Principle 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 21). Supraland Six Inches Under on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 29). Disco Elysium - The Final Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 4). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 5). Suzerain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 23). Beholder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 28). Road 96 🛣️ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 26). Beecarbonize on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 4). Lil' Guardsman on Steam. Steam Store.