Best Swordplay Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 1,252 Swordplay 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. Swordplay game rankings were last updated on 6/19/2025.

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1. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

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METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE holds the #1 spot for "best Swordplay Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,417 positive reviews and 3,381 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.

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 1/9/2014
Franchise Metal Gear
Developer PlatinumGames
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Steam App Id 235460

2. Arrow a Row

Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.

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Arrow a Row has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,827 positive reviews and 525 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 8/20/2023
Developer Lonerangerix
Publisher Lonerangerix
Steam App Id 2495980

3. ASTLIBRA Revision

Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.

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ASTLIBRA Revision has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,591 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,356 positive reviews and 1,235 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 10/13/2022
Franchise WhisperGames
Developer KEIZO
Publisher WhisperGames
Steam App Id 1718570

4. Mortal Sin

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

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Mortal Sin has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,920 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,748 positive reviews and 172 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 3/15/2023
Developer Nikola Todorovic
Publisher Nikola Todorovic
Steam App Id 1494810

5. Akane

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.

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Akane has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,679 positive reviews and 125 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 9/10/2018
Developer Ludic Studios
Publisher Ludic Studios
Steam App Id 884260

6. Sifu

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

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Sifu has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,015 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,338 positive reviews and 1,677 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 3/28/2023
Franchise Kepler Interactive
Developer Sloclap
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Steam App Id 2138710

7. Worldless

Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique, active, turn-based combat system, and a mind-bending interpretative narrative. Players embark on a journey of self-growth and understanding, pushing the limits of their nature in a newly born and abstract universe.

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Worldless has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,202 positive reviews and 56 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 11/20/2023
Franchise Thunderful Publishing
Developer Noname Studios
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Steam App Id 1898500

8. Bright Memory: Infinite

Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

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Bright Memory: Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,746 positive reviews and 3,119 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 11/11/2021
Developer FYQD-Studio
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Steam App Id 1178830

9. Shadow Warrior

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

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Shadow Warrior has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,169 positive reviews and 2,091 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 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 $29.99
Release Date 9/26/2013
Franchise Shadow Warrior Franchise
Developer Flying Wild Hog
Publisher Devolver Digital
Steam App Id 233130

10. Onimusha: Warlords

Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!

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Onimusha: Warlords has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,804 positive reviews and 191 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 1/15/2019
Developer CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publisher CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Steam App Id 761600

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1/9/2014
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10/13/2022
93
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3/15/2023
92
$24.99
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9/10/2018
91
$4.99
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3/28/2023
90
$9.99
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Worldless steam charts
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11/20/2023
90
$9.99
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11/11/2021
90
$9.99
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9/26/2013
90
$29.99
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1/15/2019
90
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 25). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Mortal Sin on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 17). Akane on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Sifu on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Worldless on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Bright Memory: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Shadow Warrior on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Onimusha: Warlords on Steam. Steam Store.

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