Best Underground Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 687 Underground 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. Underground game rankings were last updated on 12/5/2024.
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1. Meg's Monster
Take control of the Underworld’s grumpiest ghoul to help a lost little girl find her way home in this creepy-cute indie adventure. Just be warned: if she cries, the whole world dies.
Meg's Monster holds the #1 spot for "best Underground Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 982 positive reviews and 29 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.
2. THE LONGING
An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.
THE LONGING has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Underground Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,883 positive reviews and 498 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 3/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Application Systems |
| Developer | Studio Seufz |
| Publisher | Application Systems Heidelberg |
| Steam App Id | 893850 |
3. while True: learn()
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
while True: learn() has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Underground Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,501 positive reviews and 603 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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.
4. Tunnet
Build, debug and optimize a computer network in an underground facility.
Tunnet has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Underground Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 12/1/2023 |
| Developer | puzzled_squid |
| Publisher | puzzled_squid |
| Steam App Id | 2286390 |
5. HAAK
HAAK is a Metroidvania-Platformer. As the mysterious wanderer Haak, you embarked on an epic expedition across the vast cyber-wasteland to find your lost brother. Explore deserted cities and metro, refine your weapons and hack skills, and uncover the secrets behind metal and dust.
HAAK has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Underground Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,429 positive reviews and 256 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 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.
6. MUSICUS!
A story-rich visual novel from the creators of Go! Go! Nippon! - MUSICUS! is a crowdfunded success, which tells a story of the struggle to fit society's mold while living for ourselves. A full-length visual novel, MUSICUS! explores many different walks of life.
MUSICUS! has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Underground Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $44.99 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 | $44.99 |
| Release Date | 4/8/2021 |
| Developer | OVERDRIVE |
| Publisher | MangaGamer |
| Steam App Id | 1418180 |
7. Ants Took My Eyeball
Ants Took My Eyeball is a 2D action platformer roguelite. Descend into an ever-changing ant hill, fight your way through hordes of insects with a variety of weapons, face formidable bosses and ultimately find your stolen eyeball.
Ants Took My Eyeball has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Underground Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 182 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.99 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 | $16.99 |
| Release Date | 4/19/2024 |
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| Publisher | Bosmic Forge |
| Steam App Id | 1627890 |
8. Sona-Nyl of the Violet Shadows Refrain
The 5th entry in Liarsoft's Steampunk visual novel series is a mysterious fairytale in which fantasy and reality intertwine. The story unfolds from the perspectives of 2 women: one who travels in the ruins of Engine City New York, and one who finds herself in an underground world with a violet sky.
Sona-Nyl of the Violet Shadows Refrain has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Underground Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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 | 12/7/2023 |
| Franchise | MangaGamer |
| Developer | Liar-soft |
| Publisher | MangaGamer |
| Steam App Id | 2656690 |
9. Aground Zero
The world has ended. You are deep underground, and all alone with a cheery AI companion. You will have to mine and build to survive, and search for other survivors to help you. Will you be able to reach the surface? And what will you find when you get there?
Aground Zero has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Underground Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66 positive reviews and 5 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 Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/18/2024 |
| Franchise | FancyFishGames |
| Developer | Fancy Fish Games |
| Publisher | Fancy Fish Games |
| Steam App Id | 1795570 |
10. KeeperRL
KeeperRL is a retro dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil keeper and build a formidable dungeon. Recruit sinister minions, equip and train them to explore the world and fight the forces of good.
KeeperRL has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Underground Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,353 positive reviews and 241 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/29/2024 |
| Developer | Electric Succubi |
| Publisher | Electric Succubi |
| Steam App Id | 329970 |
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| 2 | 3/2/2023 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 106 | 3/5/2020 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 1/17/2019 | 89 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/1/2023 | 88 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 8/24/2022 | 87 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/8/2021 | 84 | $44.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 4/19/2024 | 83 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/7/2023 | 83 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/18/2024 | 81 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 2/29/2024 | 81 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). THE LONGING on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). while True: learn() on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Tunnet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). HAAK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). MUSICUS! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Ants Took My Eyeball on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Sona-Nyl of the Violet Shadows Refrain on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Aground Zero on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). KeeperRL on Steam. Steam Store.