Steam currently has 7,498Controller games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picksranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store andwill be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Controller game rankings were last updated on 6/4/2024.
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1.Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
Vampire Survivors holds the #1 spot for "best Controller game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 230,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 227,257 positive reviews and 3,357 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/20/2022 |
| Developer | poncle |
| Publisher | poncle |
| Steam App Id | 1794680 |
2.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 #2 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 728,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 711,122 positive reviews and 17,326 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 |
3.Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam
Find and discover 100 cute cats hidden around a festive holiday village in this FREE hand-drawn hidden object game. Can you find them all?
Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,836 positive reviews and 36 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 | 12/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Travellin Cats |
| Developer | Travellin Cats |
| Publisher | Travellin Cats |
| Steam App Id | 2608050 |
4.Cats Hidden in Paris
Find 100 cats hiding in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game
Cats Hidden in Paris has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,588 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,439 positive reviews and 149 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 | 7/16/2023 |
| Franchise | Travellin Cats |
| Developer | Travellin Cats |
| Publisher | Travellin Cats |
| Steam App Id | 2313250 |
5.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 #5 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 351,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 341,321 positive reviews and 10,064 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 |
6.Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 614,632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 594,867 positive reviews and 19,765 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 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 | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
7.Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,592 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,523 positive reviews and 2,069 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
8.INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58,633 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,760 positive reviews and 1,873 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/7/2016 |
| Developer | Playdead |
| Publisher | Playdead |
| Steam App Id | 304430 |
9.The Expendabros
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe. Battle in a flurry of bullets and non-stop action through ten full-throttle missions set amongst the picturesque tree tops and the absurdly dangerous lumber mills teeming with enemy soldiers,...
The Expendabros has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,036 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,538 positive reviews and 498 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 8/5/2014 |
| Franchise | Free Lives |
| Developer | Free Lives |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 312990 |
10.Mon Bazou
Build your crappy vehicle into a race car, install the parts yourself. Make money by cutting wood, racing at night or delivering pizza. Maybe you want to manage a sugar shack or build yourself a big garage?
Mon Bazou has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Controller games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,820 positive reviews and 309 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 12/16/2021 |
| Developer | Santa Goat |
| Publisher | Santa Goat |
| Steam App Id | 1520370 |
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Vampire Survivors | 3,671 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
Euro Truck Simulator 2 | 11,153 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam | 2 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Cats Hidden in Paris | 19 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Hollow Knight | 4,119 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
Baldur's Gate 3 | 65,814 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
Brotato | 2,130 | 6/23/2023 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
INSIDE | 77 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
The Expendabros | 10 | 8/5/2014 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Mon Bazou | 217 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
The WereCleaner | 149 | 5/7/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition | 586 | 3/26/2010 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
Super Hexagon | 15 | 11/27/2012 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
MADNESS: Project Nexus | 9/29/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | ||
Mark of the Ninja | 5 | ??? | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
Dorfromantik | 380 | 4/28/2022 | 94 | $9.79 | Steam Charts | |
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition | 759 | 9/7/2012 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga | 203 | 11/12/2009 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
The Last Campfire | 177 | 10/7/2021 | 94 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered | 1,075 | 8/12/2022 | 94 | $59.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 4). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 31). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 3). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 2). Mon Bazou on Steam. Steam Store.
