Best Relaxing Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 20,127 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 5/1/2026.
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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 1,000,294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 985,048 positive reviews and 15,246 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Relaxing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,496 positive reviews and 182 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.
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 914,174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 890,931 positive reviews and 23,243 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 | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Relaxing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 189,856 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185,866 positive reviews and 3,990 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 |
5. Travellin Cats in Paris
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!
Travellin Cats in Paris 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 17,968 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,781 positive reviews and 187 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 |
6. Travellin Cats 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 cat game creator! Can you find them all?
Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam 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 10,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,373 positive reviews and 60 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 |
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!
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 10,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,268 positive reviews and 84 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| 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.
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 30,118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,607 positive reviews and 511 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. Creature Kitchen
A creepy-cozy cooking simulator where you befriend local wildlife and feed them their favorite snacks! With a strange house to search and forest to explore, the witching hour has only begun.
Creature Kitchen 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 5,932 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,913 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 2/6/2026 |
| Franchise | The Rat Zone |
| Developer | The Rat Zone |
| Publisher | The Rat Zone |
| Steam App Id | 3097300 |
10. Shelldiver
Take a deep breath and dive right into this cozy incremental game about a senior turtle trying to start a business selling jellyfish. Upgrade your equipment, explore biomes, and help your turtly village!
Shelldiver 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 12,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,384 positive reviews and 144 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67,511 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 34,672 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,124 | 2/20/2024 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 99 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 264 | 9/5/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 2/6/2026 | 96 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 74 | 11/16/2025 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 6). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 9). Travellin Cats in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 9). Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 29). Chants of Sennaar on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). Creature Kitchen on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 28). Shelldiver on Steam. Steam Store.