Best Open World Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 6,993 Open World games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with 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. Open World game rankings were last updated on 6/1/2024.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Open World Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 711,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 699,238 positive reviews and 12,260 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 | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Open World Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,287,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,257,317 positive reviews and 30,604 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.
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Open World Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 728,227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 710,917 positive reviews and 17,310 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 | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
4. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Open World Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 187,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 183,444 positive reviews and 3,666 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 |
5. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Open World Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,107 positive reviews and 122 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.59 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.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Open World Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 350,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 340,827 positive reviews and 10,047 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 |
7. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Open World Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 765,490 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 741,601 positive reviews and 23,889 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 5/18/2015 |
| Franchise | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Developer | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Publisher | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Steam App Id | 292030 |
8. A Hat in Time
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
A Hat in Time has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Open World Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,562 positive reviews and 1,034 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 10/5/2017 |
| Developer | Gears for Breakfast |
| Publisher | Gears for Breakfast |
| Steam App Id | 253230 |
9. Dishonored
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.
Dishonored has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Open World Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,648 positive reviews and 1,850 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 | 10/11/2012 |
| Franchise | Arkane Studios |
| Developer | Arkane Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 205100 |
10. Stray
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Stray has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Open World Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 139,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 135,332 positive reviews and 3,763 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.79 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 | $19.79 |
| Release Date | 7/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Annapurna Interactive |
| Developer | BlueTwelve Studio |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1332010 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 68,695 | 2/26/2016 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33,407 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 34,631 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 25,071 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $5.59 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,813 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15,911 | 5/18/2015 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 336 | 10/11/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 678 | 7/19/2022 | 96 | $19.79 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 20). A Hat in Time on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Dishonored on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Stray on Steam. Steam Store.