Best Benchmark Games on Steam

1. fpsVR

Utility for SteamVR for keeping track of FPS, frame time and other performance metrics in the in-game overlay. Easily change SteamVR settings in the fpsVR settings overlay in the SteamVR dashboard. Headset cable twist tracking and other useful features.

fpsVR holds the #1 spot for "best Benchmark game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,093 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run fpsVR on the Steam Deck.

2. 3DMark

3DMark is for gamers, overclockers and system builders who want to get more out of their hardware. With its wide range of benchmark tests, 3DMark has everything you need to test your PC's performance.

3DMark has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,467 positive reviews and 1,138 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run 3DMark on the Steam Deck.

3. DiRT 3 Complete Edition

DiRT 3 Complete Edition has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,429 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,365 positive reviews and 1,064 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and is not available to play on Windows, Mac OS, or Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run DiRT 3 Complete Edition on the Steam Deck.

4. Half-Life 2: Lost Coast

Originally planned as a section of the Highway 17 chapter of Half-Life 2, Lost Coast is a playable technology showcase that introduces High Dynamic Range lighting to the Source engine.

Half-Life 2: Lost Coast has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,284 positive reviews and 1,471 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 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.

5. FROM ASHES, BLOOM

A minimalist rogue-like tower defense where you protect Earth against humanity.

FROM ASHES, BLOOM has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 572 positive reviews and 46 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.

6. Ryse: Son of Rome

“Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge.

Ryse: Son of Rome has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,341 positive reviews and 5,284 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.

7. The Fox's Way Home

Before you know it, you find yourself in the realm between the hidden world and the real world. Rely on the guidance of the Fox Shrine Maiden who lives there, and escape from the otherworld!

The Fox's Way Home has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 98 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

8. Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition

Aliens are decimating New York City, only you have the technology to survive. Be The Weapon.

Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,572 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,563 positive reviews and 2,009 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

9. Crysis Warhead®

Pulse-racing new installment from 2007's PC Game of the Year*: Play as Sergeant Sykes and experience a whole new side of the battle. A standard combat mission behind enemy lines becomes critical when you discover your enemies have captured something of vital importance to the ensuing war.

Crysis Warhead® has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,221 positive reviews and 534 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crysis Warhead® on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

10. Crysis® 3

The fate of the world is in your hands. New and old enemies threaten the peace you worked so hard to achieve 24 years ago. Your search for the Alpha Ceph continues, but this time you'll also need to expose the truth behind the C.E.L.L. corporation.

Crysis® 3 has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Benchmark games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,691 positive reviews and 820 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crysis® 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).