Best RTS Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 3,568 RTS 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. RTS game rankings were last updated on 5/2/2026.
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1. Age of Empires II (Retired)
Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.
Age of Empires II (Retired) holds the #1 spot for "best RTS Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 102,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98,271 positive reviews and 4,279 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 | 4/9/2013 |
| Franchise | Age of Empires Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 221380 |
2. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,698 positive reviews and 1,520 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2016 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 418240 |
3. 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 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,975 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,479 positive reviews and 496 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 |
4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,932 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,006 positive reviews and 1,926 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 |
5. LEGO® Star Wars™ III - The Clone Wars™
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will allow fans to explore endlessly and laugh their way through the Star Wars galaxy in the most humorous, accessible and action-packed LEGO game to date.
LEGO® Star Wars™ III - The Clone Wars™ has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,668 positive reviews and 478 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 3/22/2011 |
| Developer | Traveller's Tales |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 32510 |
6. R.U.S.E.™
A one-of-a-kind real-time strategy game that allows players to bluff their enemies to lead their nation to victory. The Definitive Edition — includes all DLCs and Steam Deck support.
R.U.S.E.™ has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,830 positive reviews and 186 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 9/9/2010 |
| Franchise | Eugen Systems |
| Developer | Eugen Systems |
| Publisher | Eugen Systems |
| Steam App Id | 21970 |
7. Kingdoms and Castles
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,059 positive reviews and 2,015 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/20/2017 |
| Franchise | Lion Shield Studios |
| Developer | Lion Shield, LLC |
| Publisher | Lion Shield, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 569480 |
8. Necesse
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,308 positive reviews and 1,847 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 10/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
9. Brutal Legend
Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.
Brutal Legend has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,744 positive reviews and 1,361 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 2/26/2013 |
| Developer | Double Fine Productions |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 225260 |
10. Bad North: Jotunn Edition
Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island.
Bad North: Jotunn Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best RTS Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,731 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,801 positive reviews and 930 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 | 11/16/2018 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 688420 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 2,156 | 4/9/2013 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 12/6/2016 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 250 | 2/10/2025 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 844 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 3/22/2011 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 508 | 9/9/2010 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 258 | 7/20/2017 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 507 | 10/16/2025 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 2/26/2013 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 11/16/2018 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Door Kickers 2: Task Force North on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). LEGO® Star Wars™ III - The Clone Wars™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). R.U.S.E.™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 15). Kingdoms and Castles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 17). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 30). Brutal Legend on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 28). Bad North: Jotunn Edition on Steam. Steam Store.