Best Political Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 750 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 5/29/2025.

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1. Split Fiction

Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure.

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Split Fiction 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 80,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,350 positive reviews and 1,948 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $49.99 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 $49.99
Release Date 3/6/2025
Franchise Electronic Arts
Developer Hazelight Studios
Publisher Electronic Arts
Steam App Id 2001120

2. 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.

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Papers, Please has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,069 positive reviews and 2,018 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

3. 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.

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The Talos Principle 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,870 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,334 positive reviews and 536 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

4. Supraland Six Inches Under

A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, combat! A first-person-metroidvania taking place six inches under Supraland.

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Supraland Six Inches Under 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 3,479 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,356 positive reviews and 123 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 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 $7.99
Release Date 1/14/2022
Franchise Supra Games UG
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Steam App Id 1522870

5. 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.

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Disco Elysium - The Final Cut has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,535 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 103,835 positive reviews and 7,700 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.

Steam Price $39.99
Release Date 10/15/2019
Developer ZA/UM
Publisher ZA/UM
Steam App Id 632470

6. Dune: Imperium

The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.

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Dune: Imperium 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 3,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,035 positive reviews and 165 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

7. 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?

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Suzerain has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,607 positive reviews and 604 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
Publishers
Steam App Id 1207650

8. 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?

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Beholder 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 27,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,358 positive reviews and 2,295 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

9. Road 96 🛣️

Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same!

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Road 96 🛣️ has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,316 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,565 positive reviews and 1,751 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

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.

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Lil' Guardsman 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 964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 914 positive reviews and 50 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.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 1/23/2024
Franchise tinyBuild
Developer Hilltop Studios
Publishers
Steam App Id 1924360

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Split Fiction steam charts
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3/6/2025
96
$49.99
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Papers, Please steam charts
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8/8/2013
96
$9.99
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The Talos Principle 2 steam charts
142
11/2/2023
93
$29.99
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50
1/14/2022
92
$7.99
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Disco Elysium - The Final Cut steam charts
1,287
10/15/2019
92
$39.99
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Dune: Imperium steam charts
219
3/13/2024
91
$18.39
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Suzerain steam charts
405
12/4/2020
91
$19.99
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Beholder steam charts
268
11/9/2016
90
$13.99
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Road 96 🛣️ steam charts
172
8/16/2021
90
$4.99
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Lil' Guardsman steam charts
16
1/23/2024
89
$9.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). The Talos Principle 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Supraland Six Inches Under on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Disco Elysium - The Final Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Suzerain on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Beholder on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Road 96 🛣️ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Lil' Guardsman on Steam. Steam Store.

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