Best Western Games on Steam
Steam currently has 441 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 5/4/2024.
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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 185,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181,955 positive reviews and 3,619 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 204,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 196,858 positive reviews and 7,771 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 9,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,913 positive reviews and 201 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 13,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,735 positive reviews and 429 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 36,804 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,999 positive reviews and 1,805 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. 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 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,949 positive reviews and 203 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 | 8/25/2022 |
| Developer | Oni Gaming |
| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 1535560 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,276 positive reviews and 287 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 9/22/2017 |
| Developer | Image & Form Games |
| Publisher | Image & Form Games |
| Steam App Id | 571310 |
8. Fallout: New Vegas PCR
Fallout: New Vegas PCR 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 15,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,288 positive reviews and 1,020 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 possible to play Fallout: New Vegas PCR on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/20/2010 |
| Steam App Id | 22490 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Western games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,857 positive reviews and 447 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 |
10. Super Amazing Wagon Adventure
Super Amazing Wagon Adventure is a fast-paced 2d shooting game with a random story. You control a group of three migrants traveling west along a wagon trail. The game consists of short scenes that are sequenced together in a semi-random way to tell a crazy adventure story.
Super Amazing Wagon Adventure 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 1,908 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,819 positive reviews and 89 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Super Amazing Wagon Adventure on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2013 |
| Developer | sparsevector |
| Publisher | sparsevector |
| Steam App Id | 250500 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 30,833 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26,419 | 10/21/2010 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 8/10/2017 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 166 | 6/16/2020 | 94 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 102 | 5/22/2013 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,651 | 8/25/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 217 | 9/22/2017 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,602 | 10/20/2010 | 91 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 124 | 12/5/2013 | 91 | $0.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/17/2013 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22,249 | 12/5/2019 | 91 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 4/20/2023 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 5/9/2014 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/21/2023 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/16/2018 | 88 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/11/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/16/2015 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/1/2022 | 87 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 10/13/2006 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 12/5/2023 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Call of Juarez: Gunslinger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). SteamWorld Dig 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2023, November 3). Fallout: New Vegas PCR on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 29). Super Amazing Wagon Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.