Best War Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 4,943 War 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. War game rankings were last updated on 4/3/2026.
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1. Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Pizza Tower holds the #1 spot for "best War Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,861 positive reviews and 1,183 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 | 1/26/2023 |
| Developer | Tour De Pizza |
| Publisher | Tour De Pizza |
| Steam App Id | 2231450 |
2. Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Be the leader of wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places, and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created, make your own wobblers in the unit creator and send your army off to fight your friends in multiplayer.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best War Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 148,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 145,285 positive reviews and 3,262 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.79 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 | $6.79 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Landfall Games |
| Developer | Landfall |
| Publisher | Landfall |
| Steam App Id | 508440 |
3. Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best War Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,399 positive reviews and 493 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 2/10/2025 |
| Franchise | KillHouse Games |
| Developer | KillHouse Games |
| Publisher | KillHouse Games |
| Steam App Id | 1239080 |
4. Against the Storm
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best War Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,687 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,789 positive reviews and 1,898 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
5. Cleared Hot
CLEARED HOT is a nostalgic helicopter shooter with satisfying physics and light tactical elements. Shoot, dodge, move your squad around the battlefield, and pick up almost anything with your rope and magnet.
Cleared Hot has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best War Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,279 positive reviews and 110 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 Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/20/2025 |
| Franchise | MicroProse |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1710820 |
6. Muv-Luv Alternative
Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.
Muv-Luv Alternative has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best War Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,461 positive reviews and 144 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
| Steam Price | $17.99 |
| Release Date | 2/28/2018 |
| Franchise | aNCHOR Inc. |
| Developer | aNCHOR Inc. |
| Publisher | aNCHOR Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 802890 |
7. Armoured Commander II
In this roguelike wargame, take command of a tank and its crew in the Second World War, joining one of over 50 campaigns across Europe, North Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. Fight against over 1300 historically-based unit types, where each day is a struggle for survival.
Armoured Commander II has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best War Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 584 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 576 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/4/2021 |
| Developer | Gregory Adam Scott |
| Publisher | Gregory Adam Scott |
| Steam App Id | 1292020 |
8. Mad Max
Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.
Mad Max has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best War Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,549 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,748 positive reviews and 6,801 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 9/1/2015 |
| Developer | Avalanche Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 234140 |
9. Bad North: Jotunn Edition
Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite. Defend your idyllic island kingdom against a horde of Viking invaders, as you lead the desperate exodus of your people. Command your loyal subjects to take full tactical advantage of the unique shape of each island.
Bad North: Jotunn Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best War Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,628 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,706 positive reviews and 922 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2018 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Raw Fury |
| Steam App Id | 688420 |
10. The Battle of Polytopia
Welcome to the unique, turn-based strategy game set in the strange, flat world of the Square. Lead one of 16 distinct civilizations to victory by expanding your empire, researching technologies, and ultimately become ruler of the world! Play in single-player or multiplayer mode for up to 16 players.
The Battle of Polytopia has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best War Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,768 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,420 positive reviews and 348 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 8/4/2020 |
| Developer | Midjiwan AB |
| Publisher | Midjiwan AB |
| Steam App Id | 874390 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 111 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,049 | 4/1/2021 | 96 | $6.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 317 | 2/10/2025 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 975 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 11/20/2025 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22 | 2/28/2018 | 92 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/4/2021 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 404 | 9/1/2015 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 89 | 11/16/2018 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 218 | 8/4/2020 | 91 | $7.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 17). Door Kickers 2: Task Force North on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 18). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 22). Cleared Hot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 18). Muv-Luv Alternative on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 16). Armoured Commander II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 15). Mad Max on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 14). Bad North: Jotunn Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 23). The Battle of Polytopia on Steam. Steam Store.