Best Controller Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,966 Controller games available to download and play. Explore our list of 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. Controller game rankings were last updated on 5/16/2026.
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1. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Vampire Survivors holds the #1 spot for "best Controller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 262,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 257,824 positive reviews and 4,327 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
2. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 917,003 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 893,679 positive reviews and 23,324 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
3. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner.
The WereCleaner has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,613 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,538 positive reviews and 75 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 | 5/7/2024 |
| Developer | Howlin' Hugs |
| Publisher | USC Games |
| Steam App Id | 2795000 |
4. Travellin Cats in Paris
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!
Travellin Cats in Paris has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,792 positive reviews and 187 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 | 7/16/2023 |
| Franchise | Travellin Cats |
| Developer | Travellin Cats |
| Publisher | Travellin Cats |
| Steam App Id | 2313250 |
5. Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam
Find 200 cats hidden around a festive holiday village and a winter wonderland in this FREE hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator! Can you find them all?
Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,375 positive reviews and 61 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 | 12/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Travellin Cats |
| Developer | Travellin Cats |
| Publisher | Travellin Cats |
| Steam App Id | 2608050 |
6. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 838,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 811,920 positive reviews and 26,803 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
7. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 541,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 524,518 positive reviews and 16,720 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 | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
8. Öoo
A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!
Öoo has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,906 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,869 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 | 8/7/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | NamaTakahashi |
| Steam App Id | 2721890 |
9. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,888 positive reviews and 2,235 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.
10. The Last Campfire
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
The Last Campfire has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,811 positive reviews and 469 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 | 10/7/2021 |
| Franchise | Hello Games |
| Developer | Hello Games |
| Publisher | Hello Games |
| Steam App Id | 990630 |
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| 3,618 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17,179 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 5/7/2024 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35,750 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,594 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 8/7/2025 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 10/7/2021 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,229 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 255 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 230 | 12/18/2025 | 95 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 388 | 3/26/2010 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/5/2014 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,545 | 3/8/2019 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 101 | 9/29/2021 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,367 | 8/12/2022 | 95 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 611 | 9/7/2012 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 15). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). The WereCleaner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Travellin Cats in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 7). Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 15). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 14). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 4). Öoo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 1). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). The Last Campfire on Steam. Steam Store.