Best Space Sim Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,216 Space Sim 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. Space Sim game rankings were last updated on 7/1/2025.
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1. Oxygen Not Included
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony simulation game. Deep inside an alien space rock your industrious crew will need to master science, overcome strange new lifeforms, and harness incredible space tech to survive, and possibly, thrive.
Oxygen Not Included holds the #1 spot for "best Space Sim Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 125,649 positive reviews and 4,223 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 7/30/2019 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 457140 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Space Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,237 positive reviews and 45 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 6/22/2023 |
| Developer | Shape Shop |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1532200 |
3. Dune: Imperium
The award-winning board game of strategy and intrigue in the iconic universe of Dune. The Spice must flow.
Dune: Imperium has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Space Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,167 positive reviews and 172 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.24 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 | $17.24 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2024 |
| Franchise | DireWolfDigital |
| Developer | Dire Wolf |
| Publisher | Dire Wolf |
| Steam App Id | 1689500 |
4. Starcom: Unknown Space
Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.
Starcom: Unknown Space has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Space Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,971 positive reviews and 244 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/2/2024 |
| Developer | Wx3 Labs, LLC |
| Publisher | Wx3 Labs, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1750770 |
5. Cozy Space Survivors
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
Cozy Space Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Space Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 324 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.09 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 | $2.09 |
| Release Date | 5/3/2024 |
| Developer | simonschreibt |
| Publisher | simonschreibt |
| Steam App Id | 2657850 |
6. Farlands
Congratulations, you’ve bought your own planet! An agrarian rock at the edge of the galaxy that, for some reason, was practically being given away for free. So the time has come to leave your hectic, stressful life in an overcrowded metropolis for a more rural and rewarding life.
Farlands has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Space Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,376 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,282 positive reviews and 94 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 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 | $10.49 |
| Release Date | 7/24/2024 |
| Franchise | jandusoft |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2252680 |
7. Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Equipped with cutting-edge salvaging tech, carve & slice spaceships to recover valuable materials. Upgrade your gear to take on more lucrative contracts and pay your billion credits debt to LYNX Corp!
Hardspace: Shipbreaker has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Space Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,499 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,337 positive reviews and 2,162 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.24 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 | $12.24 |
| Release Date | 5/24/2022 |
| Franchise | Focus Entertainment |
| Developer | Blackbird Interactive |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1161580 |
8. Exo One
A strange signal... an alien craft... an interplanetary, gravity-defying journey through space and time.
Exo One has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Space Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,173 positive reviews and 455 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.09 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 | $5.09 |
| Release Date | 11/18/2021 |
| Franchise | Future Friends Games |
| Developer | Exbleative |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 773370 |
9. Deep Space Cache
Deep Space Cache is a short & simple semi-idle bullet heaven incremental asteroid miner game.
Deep Space Cache has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Space Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 659 positive reviews and 50 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.69 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.
10. Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator
Buy, sell, and trade organs in a strange and evolving universe. Dive into the quivering innards of alien capitalism in the sci-fi body horror market tycoon game you didn't know you needed.
Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Space Sim Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 756 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 699 positive reviews and 57 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 | 12/7/2021 |
| Franchise | Strange Scaffold |
| Developer | Strange Scaffold |
| Publisher | Strange Scaffold |
| Steam App Id | 1507780 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 17,502 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 6/22/2023 | 91 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 457 | 3/13/2024 | 91 | $17.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 9/2/2024 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/3/2024 | 89 | $2.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 7/24/2024 | 88 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 189 | 5/24/2022 | 87 | $12.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 11/18/2021 | 87 | $5.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/15/2024 | 87 | $0.69 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/7/2021 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Mars First Logistics on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Dune: Imperium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 21). Starcom: Unknown Space on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Cozy Space Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Farlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Hardspace: Shipbreaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Exo One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Deep Space Cache on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 28). Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.