Best Utilities Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 3,497 Utilities 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. Utilities game rankings were last updated on 3/31/2025.
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1. Paint Drying Simulator
This is literally a game about watch paint drying for 6 hours, so.. ..do you feel like wasting money and time? XD
Paint Drying Simulator holds the #1 spot for "best Utilities Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 284 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 7/14/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1630590 |
2. Fantasy Grounds Classic
Fantasy Grounds is a hybrid application which allows you to play and create your own RPG games. Check out Fantasy Grounds Unity for the latest version of the software with the most features..
Fantasy Grounds Classic has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Utilities Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 978 positive reviews and 253 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
| Release Date | 5/9/2014 |
| Developer | SmiteWorks USA, LLC |
| Publisher | SmiteWorks USA, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 252690 |
3. MENSEKI Area maze puzzles
A novel logic puzzle game that sharpens thinking skills. That satisfying feeling that comes from solving a puzzle! Presenting the novel Japanese logic puzzle game that's been attracting attention from around the world!
MENSEKI Area maze puzzles has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Utilities Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "8 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/17/2024 |
| Developer | Happymeal Inc. |
| Publisher | Happymeal Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3063450 |
4. Dog
The ultimate idle clicker game! Tap to collect adorable pups, upgrade your canine companions, and build a thriving dog park empire. Earn tradable Steam items every 40 minutes of play. Join thousands in this free, paw-some adventure. Start your doggy journey now!
Dog has achieved a Player Score of 42, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Utilities Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 11 | 7/14/2021 | 81 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 5/9/2014 | 76 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/17/2024 | 74 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/21/2024 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Fantasy Grounds Classic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). MENSEKI Area maze puzzles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Dog on Steam. Steam Store.