Best Wholesome Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 447 Wholesome 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. Wholesome game rankings were last updated on 5/7/2024.
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3. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Wholesome Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,772 positive reviews and 45 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 | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
4. PowerWash Simulator
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
PowerWash Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Wholesome Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,634 positive reviews and 1,169 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 | 7/14/2022 |
| Developer | FuturLab |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Steam App Id | 1290000 |
5. Lil Gator Game
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Lil Gator Game has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Wholesome Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,885 positive reviews and 37 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 | 12/14/2022 |
| Franchise | Playtonic Friends |
| Developer | MegaWobble |
| Publisher | Playtonic Friends |
| Steam App Id | 1586800 |
6. 星空列车与白的旅行
The train you took, piercing the night sky and galloping under the stars, was refreshing-it was really a great value trip. In the solo journey under the refreshing night breeze, I met casual passengers and the loving and loving flight attendants.
星空列车与白的旅行 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Wholesome Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,692 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,660 positive reviews and 32 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 | 5/14/2021 |
| Developer | しらたまこ |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1567800 |
7. A Building Full of Cats
A Building Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to pet all the cats in the building. Don't leave any cats behind!
A Building Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Wholesome Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,420 positive reviews and 36 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.59 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.
8. Lost in Play
Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.
Lost in Play has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Wholesome Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,818 positive reviews and 87 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/10/2022 |
| Franchise | Joystick Ventures |
| Developer | Happy Juice Games |
| Publisher | Joystick Ventures |
| Steam App Id | 1328840 |
9. Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Wholesome Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,174 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.24 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 | $4.24 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2020 |
| Developer | ustwo games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1337010 |
10. Cats Organized Neatly
In this 2D puzzle game you have the responsibility to arrange your feline friends in a way that fits the grid. Cats Organized Neatly comes with 80 different handcrafted levels and a whole bunch of cats in all shapes and sizes.
Cats Organized Neatly has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Wholesome Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,776 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,702 positive reviews and 74 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,184 | 7/14/2022 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 12/14/2022 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 5/14/2021 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 8/10/2022 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 12/11/2020 | 94 | $4.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 10/12/2020 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Lil Gator Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). 星空列车与白的旅行 on Steam. Steam Store.
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