Best Turn-Based Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 3,825 Turn-Based 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. Turn-Based game rankings were last updated on 5/16/2024.
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1. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire holds the #1 spot for "best Turn-Based Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 155,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 152,258 positive reviews and 3,336 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.49 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 | $8.49 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
2. South Park™: The Stick of Truth™
From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.For a thousand years, the battle has been waged.
South Park™: The Stick of Truth™ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Turn-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,957 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,508 positive reviews and 1,449 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 | 3/5/2014 |
| Developer | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Steam App Id | 213670 |
3. Persona 4 Golden
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders.
Persona 4 Golden has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Turn-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,145 positive reviews and 2,037 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.
4. Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
Balatro has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Turn-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,775 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,757 positive reviews and 1,018 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 | 2/20/2024 |
| Franchise | Playstack |
| Developer | LocalThunk |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2379780 |
5. West of Loathing
West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.
West of Loathing has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Turn-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,930 positive reviews and 201 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2017 |
| Developer | Asymmetric |
| Publisher | Asymmetric |
| Steam App Id | 597220 |
6. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Turn-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,704 positive reviews and 125 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 | 11/21/2019 |
| Developer | Moonsprout Games |
| Publisher | DANGEN Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1082710 |
7. Cassette Beasts
Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!
Cassette Beasts has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Turn-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,359 positive reviews and 240 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2023 |
| Franchise | Raw Fury Games |
| Developer | Bytten Studio |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 1321440 |
8. WitchSpring R
WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!
WitchSpring R has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Turn-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,896 positive reviews and 170 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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. Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Turn-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,977 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,606 positive reviews and 1,371 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 11/10/2020 |
| Developer | Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 1235140 |
10. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Turn-Based Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,240 positive reviews and 471 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2023 |
| Franchise | ACQUIRE Corp. |
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| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 1971650 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9,972 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 337 | 3/5/2014 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,283 | 6/13/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14,279 | 2/20/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 11/21/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 181 | 4/26/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 9/25/2023 | 93 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,032 | 11/10/2020 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 605 | 2/24/2023 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Persona 4 Golden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Balatro on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Cassette Beasts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). WitchSpring R on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). OCTOPATH TRAVELER II on Steam. Steam Store.