Steam Deck games like Totemlands
Below are 9 Steam Deck-friendly games similar to Totemlands (8 Verified, the rest Playable), ranked by player overlap. Every pick has Valve's compat stamp — Verified means full controller support and default settings just work; Playable means a small first-launch tweak (control remap or text size) gets you there. imho.run pulls compat status straight from Valve's own endpoint, refreshed daily.
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Ranked picks
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Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Deck Verified alternative to Totemlands — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Totemlands.
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.
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Stardew Valley
Deck Verified alternative to Totemlands — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Simulation with Totemlands.
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?
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Forager
Deck Verified alternative to Totemlands — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Totemlands.
The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!
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Core Keeper
Deck Verified alternative to Totemlands — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Totemlands.
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
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MakeRoom
Deck Verified alternative to Totemlands — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Simulation with Totemlands.
Build rooms, gardens, and camper vans with 1,100+ objects and the ability to make your own furniture from scratch. Learn with gentle design requests, then relax and create at your own pace.
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My Time at Sandrock
Deck Verified alternative to Totemlands — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Totemlands.
Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!
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Kynseed
Deck Verified alternative to Totemlands — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Totemlands.
Embark on a lifetime of adventure in a beautiful world of creativity and intrigue. Raise a family, customise your farm, run a business, craft items, and battle some marvellously malevolent monsters.
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Luma Island
Deck Verified alternative to Totemlands — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Totemlands.
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
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Yu Crossing Animals
Deck Playable alternative to Totemlands — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Totemlands.
Yu's got a new job - working as a mayor's assistant in a small town.