Best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 2,874 Real Time Tactics 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. Real Time Tactics game rankings were last updated on 8/21/2025.
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1. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun holds the #1 spot for "best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,516 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,031 positive reviews and 1,485 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 418240 |
2. Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,890 positive reviews and 467 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 2/10/2025 |
| Franchise | KillHouse Games |
| Developer | KillHouse Games |
| Publisher | KillHouse Games |
| Steam App Id | 1239080 |
3. Against the Storm
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,776 positive reviews and 1,672 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 | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
5. Door Kickers: Action Squad
Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.
Door Kickers: Action Squad has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,699 positive reviews and 532 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2018 |
| Franchise | KillHouse Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | KillHouse Games |
| Steam App Id | 686200 |
6. Bad North: Jotunn Edition
Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island.
Bad North: Jotunn Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,646 positive reviews and 852 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2018 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 688420 |
7. The Battle of Polytopia
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
The Battle of Polytopia has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,982 positive reviews and 328 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 8/4/2020 |
| Developer | Midjiwan AB |
| Publisher | Midjiwan AB |
| Steam App Id | 874390 |
8. Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice
Aiko's Choice is the anticipated standalone expansion to the acclaimed stealth strategy game Shadow Tactics. Set in Edo Japan, you take control of the skillful kunoichi adept Aiko and her deadly assassin friends to hunt down the ghosts of her past.
Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,222 positive reviews and 298 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 | 12/6/2021 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1579380 |
9. Rift Riff
Jump a rift, fight off monsters, plunder their world. A strategic mix of juicy tower loadouts, varied monster behaviors, and forgiving mechanics.
Rift Riff has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 272 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 5/9/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Adriaan de Jongh |
| Steam App Id | 2800900 |
10. Weird RPG
"Weird RPG" is a highly difficult and fast-paced action RPG game focusing on boss battle,
Weird RPG has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,720 positive reviews and 291 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 9/30/2022 |
| Franchise | Indiecn Games |
| Developer | yuzhen |
| Publisher | INDIECN |
| Steam App Id | 1902710 |
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| 199 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 754 | 2/10/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,404 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/16/2014 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 9/10/2018 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 197 | 11/16/2018 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 219 | 8/4/2020 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 12/6/2021 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 5/9/2025 | 89 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/30/2022 | 89 | $10.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Rift Riff on Steam. Steam Store.
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