Best VR Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 7,144 VR 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. VR game rankings were last updated on 1/9/2025.
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1. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica holds the #1 spot for "best VR Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 298,897 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289,899 positive reviews and 8,998 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
2. Phasmophobia
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Phasmophobia has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best VR Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 742,249 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 711,539 positive reviews and 30,710 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 | 9/18/2020 |
| Developer | Kinetic Games |
| Publisher | Kinetic Games |
| Steam App Id | 739630 |
3. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can't see the bomb, so you're going to have to talk it out – fast!
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best VR Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,685 positive reviews and 367 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 | 10/8/2015 |
| Developer | Steel Crate Games |
| Publisher | Steel Crate Games |
| Steam App Id | 341800 |
4. Resident Evil Village
Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.
Resident Evil Village has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best VR Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 114,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 109,838 positive reviews and 5,017 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 | 5/7/2021 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1196590 |
5. CarX Drift Racing Online
CarX Drift Racing Online is your chance to immerse yourself in the real world of drifting. Get together with friends, tune your car and burn some tires!
CarX Drift Racing Online has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best VR Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,662 positive reviews and 3,801 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/17/2017 |
| Developer | CarX Technologies, LLC |
| Publisher | CarX Technologies, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 635260 |
6. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best VR Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,470 positive reviews and 1,124 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2021 |
| Developer | Red Dot Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1190000 |
7. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best VR Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,730 positive reviews and 4,478 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 | 1/23/2017 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 418370 |
8. FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best VR Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,826 positive reviews and 484 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 | 5/28/2019 |
| Developer | Steel Wool Studios |
| Publisher | ScottGames |
| Steam App Id | 732690 |
9. Aperture Desk Job
Introducing Aperture Desk Job — a free playable short made for the Steam Deck, set in the universe of the modestly popular Portal games.
Aperture Desk Job has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best VR Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,867 positive reviews and 1,209 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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.
10. Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft
Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.
Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best VR Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,745 positive reviews and 540 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,208 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21,828 | 9/18/2020 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 324 | 10/8/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 846 | 5/7/2021 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,416 | 11/17/2017 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 924 | 8/11/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 571 | 1/23/2017 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 5/28/2019 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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