Best Western Games on Steam
Steam currently has 521 Western 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. Western game rankings were last updated on 11/21/2024.
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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 game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 196,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 192,717 positive reviews and 3,962 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. Fallout: New Vegas
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Fallout: New Vegas has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 219,010 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 210,487 positive reviews and 8,523 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Fallout: New Vegas on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/19/2010 |
| Developer | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 22380 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,213 positive reviews and 211 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 |
4. Desperados III
Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.
Desperados III has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,406 positive reviews and 459 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Desperados III on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2020 |
| Franchise | Mimimi |
| Developer | Mimimi Games |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Steam App Id | 610370 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,139 positive reviews and 1,927 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,822 positive reviews and 318 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 |
7. 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 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,092 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,822 positive reviews and 270 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 | 9/5/2024 |
| Developer | Oni Gaming |
| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 1535560 |
8. Arco
A Mesoamerican fantasy RPG that blends turn-based and real-time combat. Explore the world through three handcrafted stories forged in bloodshed, laced with magic, and united by revenge.
Arco has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 822 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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.
9. Red Dead Redemption 2
Winner of over 175 Game of the Year Awards and recipient of over 250 perfect scores, RDR2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age. Also includes access to the shared living world of Red Dead Online.
Red Dead Redemption 2 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 635,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 583,646 positive reviews and 52,276 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Red Dead Redemption 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2019 |
| Franchise | Rockstar Games |
| Developer | Rockstar Games |
| Publisher | Rockstar Games |
| Steam App Id | 1174180 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,777 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,306 positive reviews and 471 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.89 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 | $0.89 |
| Release Date | 12/5/2013 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 252410 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 20,840 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,997 | 10/19/2010 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 121 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 5/22/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,863 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 8/15/2024 | 91 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31,426 | 12/5/2019 | 91 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $0.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 256 | 10/20/2010 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/17/2013 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/20/2023 | 91 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 8/21/2023 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 5/9/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,079 | 10/29/2024 | 89 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 3/24/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/16/2018 | 88 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/11/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 838 | 6/1/2021 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). West of Loathing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Desperados III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). Call of Juarez: Gunslinger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 21). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Arco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Red Dead Redemption 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). SteamWorld Dig on Steam. Steam Store.