Best Swordplay Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 1,368 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 11/26/2025.

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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 86,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,350 positive reviews and 3,444 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 16,784 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,224 positive reviews and 560 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 29,265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,902 positive reviews and 1,363 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 5,597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,315 positive reviews and 282 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 8/29/2025
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 2,851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,725 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.49 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 $2.49
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 24,790 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,848 positive reviews and 1,942 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $39.99 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 $39.99
Release Date 3/28/2023
Franchise Kepler Interactive
Developer Sloclap
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Steam App Id 2138710

7. 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 #7 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,137 positive reviews and 3,201 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 11/11/2021
Developer FYQD-Studio
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Steam App Id 1178830

8. 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 #8 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,491 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,367 positive reviews and 2,124 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

9. Worldless

Worldless is a stylised 2D platformer with a unique 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 #9 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,402 positive reviews and 74 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 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 $7.99
Release Date 11/20/2023
Franchise Thunderful Publishing
Developer Noname Studios
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Steam App Id 1898500

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 3,184 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,985 positive reviews and 199 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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8/29/2025
92
$19.99
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9/10/2018
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3/28/2023
90
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11/11/2021
90
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9/26/2013
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90
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 11). Mortal Sin on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Akane on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Sifu on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 9). Bright Memory: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Shadow Warrior on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). Worldless on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2026, January 20). Onimusha: Warlords on Steam. Steam Store.

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