Best Third Person Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 8,183 Third Person 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. Third Person game rankings were last updated on 5/28/2024.
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1. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Third Person Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 727,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 709,957 positive reviews and 17,268 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 | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
2. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Third Person Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,081 positive reviews and 122 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Third Person Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 137,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 133,860 positive reviews and 3,351 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 | 3/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Capcom |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2050650 |
4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Third Person Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 765,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 741,217 positive reviews and 23,877 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 | 5/18/2015 |
| Franchise | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Developer | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Publisher | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Steam App Id | 292030 |
5. A Hat in Time
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
A Hat in Time has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Third Person Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,577 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,544 positive reviews and 1,033 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 | 10/5/2017 |
| Developer | Gears for Breakfast |
| Publisher | Gears for Breakfast |
| Steam App Id | 253230 |
6. Stray
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Stray has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Third Person Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 138,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 135,142 positive reviews and 3,760 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.79 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 | $19.79 |
| Release Date | 7/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Annapurna Interactive |
| Developer | BlueTwelve Studio |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1332010 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Third Person Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 154,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 149,980 positive reviews and 4,737 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 | 1/25/2019 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 883710 |
8. The Walking Dead
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.
The Walking Dead has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Third Person Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,440 positive reviews and 1,892 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 | 4/24/2012 |
| Developer | Telltale Games |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Steam App Id | 207610 |
9. Hi-Fi RUSH
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Hi-Fi RUSH has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Third Person Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,328 positive reviews and 717 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2023 |
| Franchise | Bethesda |
| Developer | Tango Gameworks |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 1817230 |
10. God of War
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
God of War has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Third Person Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 130,053 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 125,610 positive reviews and 4,443 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $49.99 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 | $49.99 |
| Release Date | 1/14/2022 |
| Franchise | PlayStation Studios™ |
| Developer | Santa Monica Studio |
| Publisher | PlayStation PC LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1593500 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 13,257 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,588 | 3/23/2023 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,560 | 5/18/2015 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 148 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 336 | 7/19/2022 | 96 | $19.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 720 | 1/25/2019 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 79 | 4/24/2012 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 264 | 1/25/2023 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 847 | 1/14/2022 | 95 | $49.99 | Steam Charts |
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