Best Runner Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 2,308 Runner 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. Runner game rankings were last updated on 7/8/2025.

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1. Teardown

Prepare the perfect heist in this simulated and fully destructible voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or explosives to create shortcuts. Stack objects to reach higher. Use the environment to your advantage in the most creative way you can think of.

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Teardown holds the #1 spot for "best Runner Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 111,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106,386 positive reviews and 4,899 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 4/21/2022
Franchise Saber Interactive
Developer Tuxedo Labs
Publishers
Steam App Id 1167630

2. Vecter

Vecter is a fast-paced runner and shooter game where your goal is to survive by the skin of your teeth and raise hell in your path. You get in your ship, you push the throttle on max and then try to survive for as long as possible by annihilating anything that gets in your way.

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Vecter has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Runner Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,923 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,783 positive reviews and 140 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free 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.

Release Date 10/14/2020
Developer taranasus
Publisher taranasus
Steam App Id 1175140

3. Melody's Escape

Run, jump and slide to the rhythm of your own music library! In Melody's Escape, advanced audio detection algorithms transcribe the energy that you feel when listening to music into a synchronized gameplay experience, with a captivating and dynamic obstacle course.

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Melody's Escape has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Runner Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,818 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,478 positive reviews and 340 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.49 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 $2.49
Release Date 5/20/2016
Franchise Icetesy
Developer Icetesy
Publisher Icetesy
Steam App Id 270210

4. BIT.TRIP RERUNNER

The classic rhythm platformer is back as BIT.TRIP RERUNNER + RUNNER MAKER! The fun of the original now sports fresh mechanics, art, and soundtrack – plus RUNNER MAKER, which allows you to create custom levels. A must-play for rhythm newbies, experts, and everyone in between.

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BIT.TRIP RERUNNER has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Runner Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 378 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 368 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 9/19/2023
Franchise Gamecraft Studios
Developers
Publisher Choice Provisions
Steam App Id 2222540

5. Soda Crisis

Soda Crisis is a fast-paced side-scrolling shooter game. You play a mysterious character of unknown origin, equipped with advanced high-tech gears and fierce combating skills - definitely the chosen one for this rescue mission!

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Soda Crisis has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Runner Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,827 positive reviews and 203 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.59 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 $6.59
Release Date 5/24/2022
Franchise bilibili
Developer Team Soda
Publisher bilibili
Steam App Id 1592670

6. BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!

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BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Runner Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,046 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,797 positive reviews and 249 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 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 $7.49
Release Date 2/26/2013
Developer Gaijin Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 218060

7. Buck Up And Drive!

There is time to explain, I just don't wanna.

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Buck Up And Drive! has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Runner Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 618 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.51 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $5.51
Release Date 1/10/2022
Developer Fábio Fontes
Publisher Fábio Fontes
Steam App Id 1714590

8. SUPER 56

SUPER 56 challenges players to overcome 56 genre-bending mini-games with the press of a single button. Compete in daily challenges, earn achievements, and destroy high scores. Outlandish chaos awaits you in Hell!

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SUPER 56 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Runner Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.79 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 $2.79
Release Date 10/11/2023
Franchise WhisperGames
Developer Onion Soup Interactive
Publishers
Steam App Id 1659150

9. The Alto Collection

Across the endless desert and atop an alpine expanse two journeys full of wonder await. Choose your path and set off on a thrilling snowboarding or sandboarding adventure with Alto & friends in both critically acclaimed titles: Alto’s Adventure and Alto’s Odyssey.

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The Alto Collection has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Runner Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 173 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 3/7/2024
Franchise Land & Sea
Developer Land & Sea
Publisher Snowman
Steam App Id 2837600

10. WAVESHAPER

WAVESHAPER is a minimalist score attack game in which you attempt to stop the 2D vector menace, one obstacle at a time.

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WAVESHAPER has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Runner Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,553 positive reviews and 195 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $1.51 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $1.51
Release Date 5/3/2017
Developer GAMES FOR HUMANS
Publisher GAMES FOR HUMANS
Steam App Id 562260

More Runner Steam Deck Verified Games

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Teardown steam charts
1,512
4/21/2022
94
$14.99
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Vecter steam charts
2
10/14/2020
91
Free
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Melody's Escape steam charts
3
5/20/2016
90
$2.49
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BIT.TRIP RERUNNER steam charts
1
9/19/2023
89
$9.99
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Soda Crisis steam charts
4
5/24/2022
89
$6.59
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BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien steam charts
4
2/26/2013
88
$7.49
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Buck Up And Drive! steam charts
2
1/10/2022
87
$5.51
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SUPER 56 steam charts
2
10/11/2023
87
$2.79
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The Alto Collection steam charts
2
3/7/2024
86
$9.99
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WAVESHAPER steam charts
24
5/3/2017
85
$1.51
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Teardown on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Vecter on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Melody's Escape on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). BIT.TRIP RERUNNER on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). Soda Crisis on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Buck Up And Drive! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). SUPER 56 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). The Alto Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 7). WAVESHAPER on Steam. Steam Store.

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