Best Relaxing Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 13,222 Relaxing 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. Relaxing game rankings were last updated on 12/9/2024.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Relaxing Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 824,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 811,441 positive reviews and 13,108 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Relaxing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,499 positive reviews and 1,611 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.49 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 | $13.49 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
3. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Relaxing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 784,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 765,534 positive reviews and 19,208 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
4. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Relaxing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,524 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
7. Chants of Sennaar
In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.
Chants of Sennaar has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Relaxing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,887 positive reviews and 297 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2023 |
| Franchise | Focus Entertainment |
| Developer | Rundisc |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1931770 |
8. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Relaxing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,129 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
9. DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
DAVE THE DIVER has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Relaxing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,945 positive reviews and 3,298 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/28/2023 |
| Developer | MINTROCKET |
| Publisher | MINTROCKET |
| Steam App Id | 1868140 |
10. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Relaxing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 162,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157,791 positive reviews and 5,004 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2016 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 270880 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50,333 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13,129 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 51,216 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 257 | 9/5/2023 | 96 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,622 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,875 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Chants of Sennaar on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.