Best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 3,152 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 1/10/2026.

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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.

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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 37,913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,403 positive reviews and 1,510 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".

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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 12,474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,986 positive reviews and 488 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.

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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 34,732 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,909 positive reviews and 1,823 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.99 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 $8.99
Release Date 12/8/2023
Franchise Hooded Horse
Developer Eremite Games
Publisher Hooded Horse
Steam App Id 1336490

4. Hidden in Plain Sight

Hidden in Plain Sight is a local-multiplayer stealth party game. Blend into the crowd of AI characters and eliminate the other players before they eliminate you!

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Hidden in Plain Sight has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 897 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.49 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 $1.49
Release Date 7/16/2014
Developer Adam Spragg
Publisher Adam Spragg
Steam App Id 303590

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.

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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 10,376 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,837 positive reviews and 539 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.

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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 13,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,381 positive reviews and 896 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
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.

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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 5,573 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,237 positive reviews and 336 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. Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream

Experience an isometric, narrative-driven stealth game and join Hanna’s adventure in the vibrant city of Eriksholm. The mysterious disappearance of her brother, Herman, ignites a chain of catastrophic events that will forever change their lives and the fate of the entire city.

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Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,850 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,762 positive reviews and 88 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $39.99 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 $39.99
Release Date 7/15/2025
Franchise Nordcurrent Labs
Developer River End Games
Publisher Nordcurrent Labs
Steam App Id 2377280

9. 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.

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Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Real Time Tactics Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,359 positive reviews and 306 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 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 $4.99
Release Date 12/6/2021
Franchise Mimimi
Developer Mimimi Games
Publisher Daedalic Entertainment
Steam App Id 1579380

10. Paper Animal Adventure

Paper Animal Adventure is a cute roguelike game where you can explore a colorful world, fight scary enemies, and relax with your friends at the campfire! Will you be the one to seal the timelines and find the missing king?

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Paper Animal Adventure 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 213 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 211 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 8/7/2025
Franchise Top Hat Studios
Developer Cuddling Raccoons Studio
Publisher Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Steam App Id 1982120

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