Best PvE Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 5,328 PvE 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. PvE game rankings were last updated on 5/13/2024.
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1. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 holds the #1 spot for "best PvE Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 606,946 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 587,417 positive reviews and 19,529 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
2. God of War
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
God of War has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,982 positive reviews and 4,381 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 | 1/14/2022 |
| Franchise | PlayStation Studios™ |
| Developer | Santa Monica Studio |
| Publisher | PlayStation PC LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1593500 |
3. CULTIC
Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.
CULTIC has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,692 positive reviews and 86 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 | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | 3D Realms |
| Developer | Jasozz Games |
| Publisher | 3D Realms |
| Steam App Id | 1684930 |
4. WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.
WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,585 positive reviews and 186 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
5. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 404,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 384,946 positive reviews and 19,145 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
6. Valheim
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Valheim has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 449,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 425,796 positive reviews and 23,723 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 Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Iron Gate AB |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 892970 |
7. Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
A quirky, absolutely content-packed, destructible open-world sandbox adventure with combat, platforming, character customization, and collect-a-thon scavenger hunt experience. Play solo, 2-player split screen, or online co-op for up to 4 players. No paid cosmetic DLC nonsense.
Bang-On Balls: Chronicles has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,002 positive reviews and 133 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 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 | $12.49 |
| Release Date | 10/5/2023 |
| Franchise | Untold Tales |
| Developer | Exit Plan Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1227650 |
8. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.
Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,187 positive reviews and 1,073 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 4/20/2017 |
| Developer | Reactive Drop Team |
| Publisher | Reactive Drop Team |
| Steam App Id | 563560 |
9. Cobalt Core
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
Cobalt Core has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,224 positive reviews and 79 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 | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
10. STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,691 positive reviews and 106 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 | 11/2/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 2238900 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 59,666 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,334 | 1/14/2022 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 264 | 7/26/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,928 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18,200 | 2/2/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 10/5/2023 | 93 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 118 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 11/8/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 11/2/2023 | 92 | $49.99 | Steam Charts |
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