Best Relaxing Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 16,569 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 9/1/2025.

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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?

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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 923,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 909,049 positive reviews and 14,416 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. 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.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 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 853,061 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 831,861 positive reviews and 21,200 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

3. 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.

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Balatro 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 167,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,051 positive reviews and 3,404 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 2/20/2024
Franchise Playstack
Developer LocalThunk
Publishers
Steam App Id 2379780

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.

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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 19,887 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,724 positive reviews and 163 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.

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 7/30/2019
Developer adamgryu
Publisher adamgryu
Steam App Id 1055540

5. Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam

Find 200 cats hidden around a festive holiday village and a winter wonderland in this FREE hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cats game creator! Can you find them all?

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Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Relaxing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,209 positive reviews and 56 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 12/1/2023
Franchise Travellin Cats
Developer Travellin Cats
Publisher Travellin Cats
Steam App Id 2608050

6. Cats Hidden in Paris

Find 100 cats hiding in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cats game creator!

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Cats Hidden in Paris has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Relaxing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,542 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,360 positive reviews and 182 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 7/16/2023
Franchise Travellin Cats
Developer Travellin Cats
Publisher Travellin Cats
Steam App Id 2313250

7. 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!

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TOEM: A Photo Adventure 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 8,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,924 positive reviews and 71 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 9/17/2021
Franchise popagenda
Developer Something We Made
Publishers
Steam App Id 1307580

8. 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.

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Chants of Sennaar 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 24,431 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,021 positive reviews and 410 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 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 $19.99
Release Date 9/5/2023
Franchise Focus Entertainment
Developer Rundisc
Publisher Focus Entertainment
Steam App Id 1931770

9. 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.

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American Truck Simulator 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 177,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 172,196 positive reviews and 5,418 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

10. Fields of Mistria

Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!

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Fields of Mistria 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 22,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,174 positive reviews and 477 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 8/5/2024
Developer NPC Studio
Publisher NPC Studio
Steam App Id 2142790

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Stardew Valley steam charts
57,668
2/26/2016
98
$14.99
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Euro Truck Simulator 2 steam charts
31,448
10/12/2012
97
$4.99
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Balatro steam charts
12,956
2/20/2024
97
$14.99
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A Short Hike steam charts
44
7/30/2019
97
$7.99
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Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam steam charts
6
12/1/2023
96
Free
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Cats Hidden in Paris steam charts
6
7/16/2023
96
Free
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TOEM: A Photo Adventure steam charts
38
9/17/2021
96
$19.99
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Chants of Sennaar steam charts
153
9/5/2023
96
$19.99
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American Truck Simulator steam charts
10,392
2/2/2016
96
$4.99
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Fields of Mistria steam charts
3,818
8/5/2024
96
$13.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 1). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 29). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 31). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Chants of Sennaar on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 1). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Fields of Mistria on Steam. Steam Store.

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