Best Space Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 7,270 Space 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 game rankings were last updated on 3/9/2026.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Space Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 234,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 229,893 positive reviews and 4,932 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Space Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 138,359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133,906 positive reviews and 4,453 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/30/2019 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 457140 |
3. Gravitas
Gravitas is a short first-person puzzle platforming game that transports you to the Gallery of Refined Gravity. Manipulate gravity and the gallery itself to prove yourself a pupil worthy of the Curator’s masterwork.
Gravitas has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Space Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,034 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,889 positive reviews and 145 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 | 8/23/2019 |
| Developer | Galaxy Shark Studios |
| Publisher | Galaxy Shark Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1067310 |
4. LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga
Kick Some Brick in I through VI! Play through all six Star Wars movies in one videogame! Adding new characters, new levels, new features and for the first time ever, the chance to build and battle your way through a fun Star Wars galaxy on your PC!
LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Space Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,049 positive reviews and 814 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 | 11/12/2009 |
| Developer | Traveller's Tales |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 32440 |
5. The Planet Crafter
A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.
The Planet Crafter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Space Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,836 positive reviews and 2,649 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 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 | $23.99 |
| Release Date | 4/10/2024 |
| Developer | Miju Games |
| Publisher | Miju Games |
| Steam App Id | 1284190 |
6. Outer Wilds
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Outer Wilds has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Space Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 98,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,087 positive reviews and 4,294 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 6/18/2020 |
| Developer | Mobius Digital |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 753640 |
7. Mouthwashing
The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.
Mouthwashing has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Space Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,165 positive reviews and 1,621 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2024 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
| Developer | Wrong Organ |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2475490 |
8. VVVVVV
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
VVVVVV has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Space Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,978 positive reviews and 391 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2010 |
| Franchise | Terry Cavanagh |
| Developer | Terry Cavanagh |
| Publisher | Terry Cavanagh |
| Steam App Id | 70300 |
9. OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.
OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Space Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,809 positive reviews and 336 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 | 8/31/2021 |
| Franchise | Sigono |
| Developer | SIGONO INC. |
| Publisher | SIGONO INC. |
| Steam App Id | 1504500 |
10. Spin Rhythm XD
Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!
Spin Rhythm XD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Space Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,034 positive reviews and 121 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 3/14/2023 |
| Developer | Super Spin Digital |
| Publisher | Super Spin Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1058830 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 26,867 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,379 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/23/2019 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 120 | 11/12/2009 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,300 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,404 | 6/18/2020 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 9/26/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 9/7/2010 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 8/31/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 3/14/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 7). Outer Wilds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 20). Mouthwashing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). VVVVVV on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 25). OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 6). Spin Rhythm XD on Steam. Steam Store.