Best Swordplay Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 834 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 5/3/2024.
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1. 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.
Arrow a Row holds the #1 spot for "best Swordplay Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,716 positive reviews and 405 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 |
2. 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...
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE 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 75,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,331 positive reviews and 3,005 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 |
| Developer | PlatinumGames |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 235460 |
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.
ASTLIBRA Revision has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,731 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,804 positive reviews and 927 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 an intense action-horror roguelike where you must hack and slash your way through an endless nightmare. Death is only the beginning for you, struggler.
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 1,935 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,876 positive reviews and 59 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 | 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.
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 2,610 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,495 positive reviews and 115 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.
Sifu has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,666 positive reviews and 863 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 |
| Publishers | |
| 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.
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 37,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,300 positive reviews and 2,893 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 | 11/12/2021 |
| Developer | FYQD-Studio |
| Publishers | |
| 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.
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 25,573 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,591 positive reviews and 1,982 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. The Vale: Shadow of the Crown
CLOSE YOUR EYES. BECOME A WARRIOR: Feel your enemy’s rasping breath; a foot shifts on swampy ground; the crack of steel on wooden shield. The Vale is an audio based action adventure that sets out to breathe new life into medieval combat and fantasy narrative.
The Vale: Shadow of the Crown has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 302 positive reviews and 7 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 | 8/19/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Falling Squirrel Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 989790 |
10. En Garde!
En Garde! – the swashbuckler action game! Battle graceless guards and nefarious noblemen in fast-paced fights full of spectacle. Use the environment, your wit and your blade to teach them all a lesson!
En Garde! has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Swordplay Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,366 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,202 positive reviews and 164 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 | 8/16/2023 |
| Franchise | Kepler Interactive |
| Developer | Fireplace Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1654660 |
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 | 165 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 374 | 1/9/2014 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 293 | 10/13/2022 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 121 | 3/15/2023 | 92 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/10/2018 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 394 | 3/28/2023 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 11/12/2021 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 9/26/2013 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/19/2021 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 8/16/2023 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). ASTLIBRA Revision on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Mortal Sin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Akane on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). Sifu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). Bright Memory: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Shadow Warrior on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 28). The Vale: Shadow of the Crown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). En Garde! on Steam. Steam Store.