Best Reboot Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 14 Reboot 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. Reboot game rankings were last updated on 3/13/2025.
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1. Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
Tomb Raider holds the #1 spot for "best Reboot Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 245,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 235,672 positive reviews and 9,568 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.24 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 | $2.24 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Tomb Raider |
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| Steam App Id | 203160 |
2. DmC: Devil May Cry
In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.
DmC: Devil May Cry has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Reboot Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,128 positive reviews and 1,978 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2013 |
| Developer | Ninja Theory |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Steam App Id | 220440 |
3. Shadow Warrior
Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.
Shadow Warrior has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Reboot Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,984 positive reviews and 2,061 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2013 |
| Franchise | Shadow Warrior Franchise |
| Developer | Flying Wild Hog |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 233130 |
4. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Reboot Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,364 positive reviews and 1,752 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2013 |
| Franchise | Castlevania |
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| Steam App Id | 234080 |
5. STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®
Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!
STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Reboot Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,204 positive reviews and 788 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2014 |
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| Publisher | Capcom |
| Steam App Id | 235210 |
6. Kao the Kangaroo
Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!
Kao the Kangaroo has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Reboot Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 736 positive reviews and 174 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 | 5/27/2022 |
| Franchise | Tate Multimedia |
| Developer | Tate Multimedia |
| Publisher | Tate Multimedia |
| Steam App Id | 1370140 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,673 | 3/4/2013 | 95 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 89 | 1/24/2013 | 91 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 9/26/2013 | 90 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43 | 8/27/2013 | 79 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 2/19/2014 | 78 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/27/2022 | 77 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). DmC: Devil May Cry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Shadow Warrior on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 12). STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Kao the Kangaroo on Steam. Steam Store.