Best Political Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 737 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 5/7/2025.
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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.
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 75,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,750 positive reviews and 1,758 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.
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 73,783 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,772 positive reviews and 2,011 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.
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 11,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,269 positive reviews and 529 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.
Supraland Six Inches Under has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,458 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,338 positive reviews and 120 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| 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.
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 110,790 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 103,155 positive reviews and 7,635 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,982 positive reviews and 161 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 |
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?
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 9,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,439 positive reviews and 585 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 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?
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 27,177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,908 positive reviews and 2,269 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.83 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 | $0.83 |
| 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!
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 21,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,452 positive reviews and 1,737 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 |
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 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Political Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 909 positive reviews and 50 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1924360 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,039 | 3/6/2025 | 96 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 245 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 197 | 11/2/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 1/14/2022 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,720 | 10/15/2019 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 345 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $22.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 0 | 12/4/2020 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 599 | 11/9/2016 | 90 | $0.83 | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 8/16/2021 | 90 | $19.96 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 1/23/2024 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Split Fiction on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 4). The Talos Principle 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Supraland Six Inches Under on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Disco Elysium - The Final Cut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Suzerain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Beholder on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Road 96 🛣️ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). Lil' Guardsman on Steam. Steam Store.