Best Western Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 447 Western 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. Western game rankings were last updated on 5/16/2024.
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1. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld holds the #1 spot for "best Western Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 186,350 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182,712 positive reviews and 3,638 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Western 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 |
3. Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Western Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,078 positive reviews and 1,811 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 | 5/22/2013 |
| Developer | Techland |
| Publisher | Techland Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 204450 |
4. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.
Farmer Against Potatoes Idle has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Western Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,998 positive reviews and 205 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.
| Release Date | 8/25/2022 |
| Developer | Oni Gaming |
| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 1535560 |
5. SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig is back! Dig deep, gain riches and unearth the terrors of the underworld in this platform mining adventure influenced by classic Metroidvania style games.
SteamWorld Dig 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Western Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,369 positive reviews and 291 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 9/22/2017 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 571310 |
6. SteamWorld Dig
SteamWorld Dig is a platform mining adventure with strong Metroidvanian influences. Take the role of Rusty, a lone mining steambot, as he arrives at an old mining town in great need. Dig your way through the old earth, gaining riches while uncovering the ancient threat that lurks below...
SteamWorld Dig has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Western Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,912 positive reviews and 446 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2013 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 252410 |
7. Kill The Crows
"Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western world. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques.
Kill The Crows has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Western Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,216 positive reviews and 69 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/21/2023 |
| Developer | 5minlab Corp. |
| Publisher | 5minlab Corp. |
| Steam App Id | 2441270 |
8. Westerado: Double Barreled
Westerado: Double Barreled. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron.
Westerado: Double Barreled has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Western Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,697 positive reviews and 152 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/16/2015 |
| Developer | Ostrich Banditos |
| Publisher | Adult Swim Games |
| Steam App Id | 275200 |
9. Above Snakes: Prologue
In the prologue of Above Snakes, you awake in a destroyed settlement and help the survivors rebuild it. After that, expand the world with world pieces, craft, farm, hunt, build a base, and fight to find out more about what happened.
Above Snakes: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Western Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,799 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,625 positive reviews and 174 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
| Release Date | 3/24/2023 |
| Franchise | Square Glade Games |
| Developer | Square Glade Games |
| Publisher | Crytivo |
| Steam App Id | 2209150 |
10. Bounty of One
Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!
Bounty of One has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Western Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,384 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,116 positive reviews and 268 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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 | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 9/8/2023 |
| Developer | OptizOnion |
| Publisher | OptizOnion |
| Steam App Id | 1968730 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 26,164 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 93 | 5/22/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,082 | 8/25/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 8/21/2023 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/16/2015 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/24/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 9/8/2023 | 85 | $6.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Call of Juarez: Gunslinger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 25). Kill The Crows on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Westerado: Double Barreled on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 1). Above Snakes: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Bounty of One on Steam. Steam Store.