Best Survival Horror Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 4,434 Survival Horror 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. Survival Horror game rankings were last updated on 3/21/2025.
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1. Left 4 Dead 2
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 (L4D2) is the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Left 4 Dead, the #1 co-op game of 2008. This co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Survival Horror Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 948,429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 925,081 positive reviews and 23,348 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. Resident Evil 4
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
Resident Evil 4 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Survival Horror Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 172,708 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168,697 positive reviews and 4,011 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 | 3/24/2023 |
| Franchise | Capcom |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2050650 |
3. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Survival Horror Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 307,800 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 298,628 positive reviews and 9,172 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 | 1/23/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
4. Resident Evil 2
A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.
Resident Evil 2 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Survival Horror Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169,361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 164,245 positive reviews and 5,116 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 | 1/25/2019 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 883710 |
5. Steam Engine Simulator
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Steam Engine Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Survival Horror Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,024 positive reviews and 95 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 |
6. Ib
A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.
Ib has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Survival Horror Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,159 positive reviews and 42 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.
7. Crow Country
The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…
Crow Country has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Survival Horror Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,879 positive reviews and 76 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.
8. SIGNALIS
A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.
SIGNALIS has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Survival Horror Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,854 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,055 positive reviews and 799 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 | 10/27/2022 |
| Franchise | Humble Games |
| Developer | rose-engine |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1262350 |
9. The Test
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Survival Horror Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,198 positive reviews and 607 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.59 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 | $1.59 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2020 |
| Developer | Randumb Studios |
| Publisher | Randumb Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1241510 |
10. The Upturned
A frantic adventure. Welcome to the Upturned Inn: a grand hotel for the dead! You just want to find your room.
The Upturned has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Survival Horror Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,311 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,295 positive reviews and 16 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,796 | 11/16/2009 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,800 | 3/24/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,104 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,553 | 1/25/2019 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 6/7/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 4/11/2022 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 5/9/2024 | 95 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 257 | 10/27/2022 | 95 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 2/24/2020 | 95 | $1.59 | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 3/23/2022 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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