Best Real-Time with Pause Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 450 Real-Time with Pause 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 with Pause game rankings were last updated on 5/23/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Real-Time with Pause Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,699 positive reviews and 1,571 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 |
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 with Pause Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,321 positive reviews and 458 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. Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
Assemble your crew and set sail on an infamous ghost ship to sneak, stab, and spellcast your way through the Inquisition in this non-linear stealth strategy game. Chart a course, develop uncanny abilities, and use unconventional tactics to find a powerful pirate artifact!
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Real-Time with Pause Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,358 positive reviews and 329 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 8/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1545560 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Real-Time with Pause Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175 positive reviews and 2 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 |
5. The Wandering Village
The Wandering Village is a city-building strategy game on the back of a giant, wandering creature. Build your settlement and form a symbiotic relationship with the colossus. Will you survive together in this hostile, yet beautiful post-apocalyptic world, contaminated by poisonous plants?
The Wandering Village has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Real-Time with Pause Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,929 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,403 positive reviews and 526 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.49 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 | $17.49 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2022 |
| Franchise | WhisperGames |
| Developer | Stray Fawn Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1121640 |
6. FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Real-Time with Pause Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,726 positive reviews and 856 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 2/1/2018 |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 595520 |
7. Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition revives the classic RPG with fresh updates for modern players. Build a party of Dungeons & Dragons heroes and explore the frozen tundra in this retro fantasy adventure.
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Real-Time with Pause Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,965 positive reviews and 338 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.
8. Toy Tactics
Become a master strategist in this physics-based Real-Time Tactics game! Command minifig-inspired armies and customize strategies with hand-drawn formations. Conquer unique campaigns for all five armies and unleash massive battles in both single-player and multiplayer modes. Victory awaits!
Toy Tactics has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Real-Time with Pause Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 9/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Joystick Ventures |
| Developer | Kraken Empire |
| Publisher | Joystick Ventures |
| Steam App Id | 1772530 |
9. Dredgers
Based on traditional rogue-likes, Dredgers is a real-time dungeon crawler where you can play as 30 different races, each having their own stats and skills. With the unique class system you can mix and match classes as you desire, anything from an Archer-Knight to a Berserker-Summoner-Priest is possible!
Dredgers has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Real-Time with Pause Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 477 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 426 positive reviews and 51 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2019 |
| Developer | Pirate-Rob |
| Publisher | Pirate-Rob |
| Steam App Id | 1112930 |
10. Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville
Rebuild a ruined city in this post-apocalyptic mix of strategy and simulation. Manage survivors, scavenge for food and supplies, deal with rival gangs, illness, interpersonal strife and zombie attacks.
Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Real-Time with Pause Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,672 positive reviews and 268 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 | 5/29/2015 |
| Franchise | Northway Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Northway Games |
| Steam App Id | 257170 |
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| 1,583 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 794 | 2/10/2025 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 280 | 8/17/2023 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 5/9/2025 | 89 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 403 | 9/14/2022 | 88 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 360 | 2/1/2018 | 87 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 10/30/2014 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/19/2024 | 86 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/23/2019 | 83 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 5/29/2015 | 82 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 17). Rift Riff on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). The Wandering Village on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Toy Tactics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Dredgers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Rebuild 3: Gangs of Deadsville on Steam. Steam Store.