Best Tactical RPG Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 1,898 Tactical RPG 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. Tactical RPG game rankings were last updated on 12/13/2024.
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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 Tactical RPG Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,984 positive reviews and 3,998 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. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Tactical RPG Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 184,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 177,043 positive reviews and 7,604 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 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 | $44.99 |
| Release Date | 9/14/2017 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 435150 |
3. Cobalt Core
A sci-fi roguelike deckbuilder with a deep new single-axis spin on tactics games! Dodge missiles, line up your cannons, and blast 'em out of the sky... Then get to the bottom of these time loops, before it's too late!
Cobalt Core has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Tactical RPG Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,989 positive reviews and 102 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 | 11/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Brace Yourself Games |
| Developer | Rocket Rat Games |
| Publisher | Brace Yourself Games |
| Steam App Id | 2179850 |
4. Wildermyth
Wildermyth follows heroes over their whole careers, from their pitchfork days to their powerful primes, and on into old age and memory. It’s a party-based procedural storytelling RPG where tactical combat and story decisions will alter your world and reshape your cast of characters.
Wildermyth has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Tactical RPG Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,281 positive reviews and 876 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 6/15/2021 |
| Developer | Worldwalker Games LLC |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 763890 |
5. Shogun Showdown
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Shogun Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Tactical RPG Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,965 positive reviews and 170 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
6. Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Tactical RPG Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,130 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,495 positive reviews and 635 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 | 6/10/2022 |
| Developer | Dancing Dragon Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1488200 |
7. Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
It's payback time! Lead your mighty dark army and make the Kingdom tremble with every step. Build powerful towers, choose your arsenal for destruction, and find the deadliest combination - train legendary heroes and lead them to victory!
Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Tactical RPG Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,809 positive reviews and 510 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2020 |
| Franchise | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Developer | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Publisher | Ironhide Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1367550 |
8. Our Adventurer Guild
Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?
Our Adventurer Guild has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Tactical RPG Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,180 positive reviews and 39 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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.
9. Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth
Haku has sacrificed a lot to inherit a mask. With his natural wiles and the reputation of his departed friend, he strikes out on the path to a new future. The curtains rise on an era of strife that will shake Yamato to its very foundations.
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Tactical RPG Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,298 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 1/23/2020 |
| Franchise | AQUAPLUS JP |
| Developer | AQUAPLUS |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1151440 |
10. SteamWorld Heist II
Join Captain Leeway on the biggest Heist yet to save botkind from a brewing water crisis! With tactical turn-based battles featuring signature ricochet action, 150+ weapons and items, a new job system, real-time naval combat and 30+ hours of gameplay, prepare for an epic SteamWorld adventure!
SteamWorld Heist II has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Tactical RPG Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,322 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.49 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 | $16.49 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2024 |
| Franchise | Thunderful Publishing |
| Developer | Thunderful Development |
| Publisher | Thunderful Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 2396240 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 21,355 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,699 | 9/14/2017 | 95 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 11/8/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 6/15/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 192 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 344 | 6/10/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 231 | 10/15/2020 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 180 | 4/12/2024 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 1/23/2020 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 280 | 8/8/2024 | 91 | $16.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Cobalt Core on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). Wildermyth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Our Adventurer Guild on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). SteamWorld Heist II on Steam. Steam Store.