Best PvE Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 11,420 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 4/28/2026.
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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 836,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 809,964 positive reviews and 26,686 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 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
2. PRAGMATA
Pragmata is a unique, sci-fi action-adventure game from Capcom. Follow Hugh, a member of an ill-fated investigation team, and Diana, a young android, as they navigate a lunar facility taken over by rogue AI in search of a way to Earth.
PRAGMATA 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 35,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,189 positive reviews and 1,061 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2026 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 3357650 |
3. 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 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,358 positive reviews and 311 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 178,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171,090 positive reviews and 7,204 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™ |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1593500 |
5. I Am Your Beast
Hunt the military-industrial complex across stylish comic book micro-sandboxes in this fast-paced covert revenge thriller FPS from the developers of El Paso, Elsewhere.
I Am Your Beast 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 5,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,113 positive reviews and 101 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 | 9/10/2024 |
| Franchise | Strange Scaffold |
| Developer | Strange Scaffold |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1876590 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 485,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 462,333 positive reviews and 23,087 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2015 |
| Franchise | Techland Publishing |
| Developer | Techland |
| Publisher | Techland |
| Steam App Id | 239140 |
7. Far Far West
Yee-haw, Cowboys! Team up in this chaotic 1-4 player co-op shooter. Journey to the Far Far West to blast monsters, sling spells, complete missions, and collect bounties. Work as a team to get in, get paid and get out (mostly) alive.
Far Far West has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,648 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,265 positive reviews and 383 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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 | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 4/28/2026 |
| Developer | Evil Raptor |
| Publisher | Fireshine Games |
| Steam App Id | 3124540 |
8. 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 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,095 positive reviews and 228 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 |
9. Palworld
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
Palworld has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 419,990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 395,831 positive reviews and 24,159 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 1/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Pocketpair |
| Developer | Pocketpair |
| Publisher | Pocketpair |
| Steam App Id | 1623730 |
10. 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 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best PvE Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 532,357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 500,725 positive reviews and 31,632 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Iron Gate AB |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 892970 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 35,409 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,929 | 4/17/2026 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 329 | 7/22/2025 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,818 | 1/14/2022 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 9/10/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,736 | 1/26/2015 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25,578 | 4/28/2026 | 94 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 10/13/2022 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21,884 | 1/19/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,331 | 2/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 15). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 3). Far Far West on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). CULTIC on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). Palworld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Valheim on Steam. Steam Store.