Best Psychological Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,736 Psychological 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. Psychological game rankings were last updated on 5/19/2024.
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1. The Coffin of Andy and Leyley
Walk-n-talk adventure with light puzzling. Brother and sister practice cannibalism after witnessing a botched satanic ritual.
The Coffin of Andy and Leyley holds the #1 spot for "best Psychological Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,451 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,977 positive reviews and 474 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2378900 |
2. Ib
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Ib has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Psychological Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,523 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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.
3. The Test
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Psychological Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,693 positive reviews and 565 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2020 |
| Developer | Randumb Studios |
| Publisher | Randumb Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1241510 |
4. Fran Bow
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Psychological Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,659 positive reviews and 459 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 | 8/27/2015 |
| Developer | Killmonday Games AB |
| Publisher | Killmonday Games AB |
| Steam App Id | 362680 |
5. The Test: Final Revelation
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
The Test: Final Revelation has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Psychological Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,092 positive reviews and 97 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2020 |
| Developer | Randumb Studios |
| Publisher | Randumb Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1428310 |
6. Slay the Princess
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
Slay the Princess has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Psychological Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,512 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,225 positive reviews and 287 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Black Tabby Games |
| Developer | Black Tabby Games |
| Publisher | Black Tabby Games |
| Steam App Id | 1989270 |
7. The Test: Hypothesis Rising
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test: Hypothesis Rising has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Psychological Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,582 positive reviews and 124 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2020 |
| Developer | Randumb Studios |
| Publisher | Randumb Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1282200 |
8. DREDGE
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
DREDGE has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Psychological Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,344 positive reviews and 1,238 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2023 |
| Franchise | Team17 Digital |
| Developer | Black Salt Games |
| Publisher | Team17 |
| Steam App Id | 1562430 |
9. A Space for the Unbound
A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.
A Space for the Unbound has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Psychological Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,409 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,306 positive reviews and 103 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 | 1/19/2023 |
| Franchise | Mojiken |
| Developer | Mojiken |
| Publisher | Toge Productions |
| Steam App Id | 1201270 |
10. Raging Loop
The feast has begun, can you escape the village alive?
Raging Loop has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Psychological Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,484 positive reviews and 189 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 140 | 10/13/2023 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 4/11/2022 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/24/2020 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 109 | 8/27/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/12/2020 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 173 | 10/23/2023 | 94 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/27/2020 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 441 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 1/19/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 196 | 8/23/2017 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). The Test on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Fran Bow on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). The Test: Final Revelation on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Slay the Princess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). The Test: Hypothesis Rising on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). A Space for the Unbound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Raging Loop on Steam. Steam Store.