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🎮 Games unsupported on Steam Deck

According to Valve's testing, these 48 games currently can't be played properly on Steam Deck, usually because of anti-cheat or VR. Check before you buy so you don't end up with a game you can't play.

  1. Rust

    2013 ·
    Not supported The game's anti-cheat system doesn't currently support Steam…

  2. DayZ

    2013 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  3. Enshrouded

    2024 ·
    Not supported The game's graphics performance requirements exceed what Ste…

  4. Once Human

    2024 · · Free to play
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  5. Sons of the Forest

    2023 ·
    Not supported The game's graphics performance requirements exceed what Ste…

  6. SCUM

    2025 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  7. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

    2007 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  8. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2

    2026 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  9. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

    2024 ·
    Not supported The game's graphics performance requirements exceed what Ste…

  10. WARDOGS

    2026 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  11. ICARUS

    2021 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  12. Blade & Sorcery

    2018 ·
    Not supported

  13. Propnight

    2021 ·
    Not supported

  14. Ranch Simulator

    2023 ·
    Not supported The game's graphics performance requirements exceed what Ste…

  15. Universe Sandbox

    2008 ·
    Not supported The game's graphics performance requirements exceed what Ste…

  16. Kerbal Space Program 2

    2023 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  17. Last Oasis

    2021 ·
    Not supported The game's anti-cheat system doesn't currently support Steam…

  18. The Day Before

    2023 ·
    Not supported The game's anti-cheat system doesn't currently support Steam…

  19. Bellwright

    2024 ·
    Not supported The game's graphics performance requirements exceed what Ste…

  20. Super People

    2022 ·
    Not supported The game's anti-cheat system doesn't currently support Steam…

  21. Nightingale

    2024 ·
    Not supported The game's graphics performance requirements exceed what Ste…

  22. Mistfall Hunter

    2026 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  23. Myth of Empires

    2024 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  24. Mortal Online 2

    2022 ·
    Not supported The game's graphics performance requirements exceed what Ste…

  25. VEIN

    2025 ·
    Not supported The game's graphics performance requirements exceed what Ste…

  26. Scavengers

    2021 ·
    Not supported The game's anti-cheat system doesn't currently support Steam…

  27. Dragon Quest Builders 2

    ドラゴンクエストビルダーズ2 破壊神シドーとからっぽの島 · 2018 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  28. Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

    零 ～濡鴉ノ巫女～ · 2014 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  29. The Coin Game

    2026 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  30. Darkest Days

    2025 · · Free to play
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  31. The Cube, Save Us

    2026 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  32. Hydrophobia: Prophecy

    2011 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  33. Nimbatus: The Space Drone Constructor

    2018 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  34. The Sinking City 2

    2026 ·
    Not supported The game's graphics performance requirements exceed what Ste…

  35. The Midnight Walkers

    2026 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  36. Renown

    2025 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  37. Narcosis

    2017 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  38. Green Hell VR

    2022 ·
    Not supported

  39. Birthdays the Beginning

    2017 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  40. Prologue: Go Wayback!

    2026 · · Free to play
    Not supported The game's graphics performance requirements exceed what Ste…

  41. Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone

    2025 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  42. X3: Reunion

    2005 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  43. Garden of the Sea VR

    2022 ·
    Not supported

  44. Industria II

    2026 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  45. Night is Coming

    2025 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  46. Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg

    2023 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

  47. Zombie Army VR

    2025 ·
    Not supported

  48. RoadOut

    2026 ·
    Not supported The game currently doesn't run on Steam Deck's SteamOS.

What do the Steam Deck compatibility ratings mean?

  • VerifiedVerified: tested by Valve and fully playable with Steam Deck's built-in controls and display, running smoothly on the default settings.
  • PlayablePlayable: works on Steam Deck, but may need some extra effort, such as using the touchscreen or on-screen keyboard, or adjusting the controller configuration.
  • Not supportedUnsupported: Valve's testing found that it currently doesn't run properly on Steam Deck (common reasons are anti-cheat systems or VR).
  • UnknownUnknown: Valve hasn't tested this game yet, which doesn't mean it can't be played.

Data from Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility reports, updated automatically by GAME圈. Results may change after game or SteamOS updates, so check the Steam store page before you buy.