Best Short Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 2,479 Short 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. Short game rankings were last updated on 5/19/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Short Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 176,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 174,134 positive reviews and 2,706 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. 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 Short Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,897 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,739 positive reviews and 158 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.79 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. The Room
A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
The Room has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Short Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,294 positive reviews and 639 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.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/28/2014 |
| Developer | Fireproof Games |
| Publisher | Fireproof Games |
| Steam App Id | 288160 |
4. Pineapple on pizza
Can a video game convey a flavor?
Pineapple on pizza has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Short Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,644 positive reviews and 520 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 | 3/28/2023 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 2263010 |
5. Lil Gator Game
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Lil Gator Game has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Short Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,617 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 12/14/2022 |
| Franchise | Playtonic Friends |
| Developer | MegaWobble |
| Publisher | Playtonic Friends |
| Steam App Id | 1586800 |
6. Gorogoa
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.
Gorogoa has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Short Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,468 positive reviews and 434 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 | 12/14/2017 |
| Developer | Buried Signal |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 557600 |
7. Underground Blossom
Underground Blossom is a new adventure game by Rusty Lake. Fulfil various tasks at every station to find the metro that will take you through each important event from Laura Vanderboom's life.
Underground Blossom has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Short Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,049 positive reviews and 104 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/27/2023 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 2291850 |
8. Cube Escape Collection
In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.
Cube Escape Collection has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Short Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,744 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,622 positive reviews and 122 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/14/2020 |
| Franchise | Rusty Lake |
| Developer | Rusty Lake |
| Publisher | Rusty Lake |
| Steam App Id | 1292940 |
9. Mark of the Ninja
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.
Mark of the Ninja has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Short Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,836 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,360 positive reviews and 476 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Microsoft Studios |
| Steam App Id | 214560 |
10. Zup! S
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Zup! S has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Short Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,409 positive reviews and 443 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 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 | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2018 |
| Developer | Quiet River |
| Publisher | Quiet River |
| Steam App Id | 617670 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 274 | 10/10/2007 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 7/28/2014 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 3/28/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 12/14/2022 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 94 | 9/27/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 256 | 10/14/2020 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | ??? | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 11/15/2018 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). The Room on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Pineapple on pizza on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Lil Gator Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Gorogoa on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Underground Blossom on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Cube Escape Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Mark of the Ninja on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Zup! S on Steam. Steam Store.