Best Science Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,440 Science 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. Science game rankings were last updated on 4/17/2026.
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1. Portal 2
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
Portal 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Science Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 457,859 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 451,930 positive reviews and 5,929 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
2. Portal
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Portal has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Science Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 193,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190,430 positive reviews and 2,859 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
3. Steam Engine Simulator
The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.
Steam Engine Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Science Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,833 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,722 positive reviews and 111 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 | 6/7/2023 |
| Developer | Ektorom Software Inc. |
| Publisher | Ektorom Software Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2381620 |
4. WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.
WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Science Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,581 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,278 positive reviews and 303 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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.
5. Portal: Revolution
The Portal Mod you've been waiting for. Delve into a new story with original characters, spanning over 8 hours of gameplay and featuring over 40 new challenging test chambers which make use of new mechanics.
Portal: Revolution has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Science Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,454 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,344 positive reviews and 1,110 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 1/6/2024 |
| Developer | Second Face Software |
| Publisher | Second Face Software |
| Steam App Id | 601360 |
6. CATO: Buttered Cat
Puzzle platformer where you control both the cat and the toast, based on the famous "Buttered Cat Paradox". The game features 200+ levels, 70+ skins, plus boss fights and mini-games!
CATO: Buttered Cat has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Science Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,829 positive reviews and 44 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Developer | Team Woll |
| Publisher | GCORES PUBLISHING |
| Steam App Id | 1999520 |
7. The Talos Principle 2
The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.
The Talos Principle 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Science Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,339 positive reviews and 632 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 11/2/2023 |
| Franchise | Croteam Official |
| Developer | Croteam |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 835960 |
8. The Outlast Trials
Red Barrels invites you to experience mind-numbing terror, this time with friends. Whether you go through the trials alone or in teams, if you survive long enough and complete the therapy, Murkoff will happily let you leave… but will you be the same?
The Outlast Trials has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Science Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 100,864 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,574 positive reviews and 7,290 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Red Barrels |
| Developer | Red Barrels |
| Publisher | Red Barrels |
| Steam App Id | 1304930 |
9. Mars First Logistics
Build physically simulated rovers to transport awkwardly shaped cargo across the rugged terrain of Mars. Earn funds, unlock new parts, and use your ingenuity to help the Martians establish a new home. Playable solo or in online co-op!
Mars First Logistics has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Science Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,359 positive reviews and 174 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 9/25/2025 |
| Developer | Shape Shop |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1532200 |
10. Mudborne: Frog Management Sim
Mudborne is a casual nature management sim about discovering & breeding frogs! Awoken from hibernation you find your pond abandoned. Through the genetic keys of new species you must unlock the paths between the waking & dreaming worlds, and embark on a journey to restore lost populations.
Mudborne: Frog Management Sim has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Science Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 945 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 3/20/2025 |
| Franchise | TNgineers |
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| Steam App Id | 2355150 |
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| 773 | 4/18/2011 | 98 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 243 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 268 | 7/22/2025 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 1/6/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/5/2024 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 153 | 11/2/2023 | 93 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,761 | 3/5/2024 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 104 | 9/25/2025 | 91 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 3/20/2025 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 11). CATO: Buttered Cat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 18). The Talos Principle 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). The Outlast Trials on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Mars First Logistics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Mudborne: Frog Management Sim on Steam. Steam Store.