Best Western Games on Steam
Steam currently has 594 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 5/4/2025.
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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 208,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204,338 positive reviews and 4,236 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 226,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217,477 positive reviews and 8,857 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 | 10/21/2010 |
| 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 9,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,494 positive reviews and 222 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.39 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 | $4.39 |
| 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 14,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,966 positive reviews and 480 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 40,269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,279 positive reviews and 1,990 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 7,503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,163 positive reviews and 340 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.79 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 | $1.79 |
| 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 7,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,738 positive reviews and 331 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 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,477 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,429 positive reviews and 48 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.
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 720,062 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 663,846 positive reviews and 56,216 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 an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.
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 8,096 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,603 positive reviews and 493 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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| 23,990 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,792 | 10/21/2010 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $4.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 142 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 5/22/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $1.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,120 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 8/15/2024 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28,597 | 12/5/2019 | 91 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $0.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 451 | 10/20/2010 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/17/2013 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 1/17/2025 | 90 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 8/20/2023 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 520 | 10/29/2024 | 90 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/24/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 93 | 5/9/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 11/16/2018 | 88 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/11/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 736 | 6/1/2021 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Desperados III on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Call of Juarez: Gunslinger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Arco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Red Dead Redemption 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). SteamWorld Dig on Steam. Steam Store.