Steam Deck games like Storyteller
Below are 11 Steam Deck-friendly games similar to Storyteller (11 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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There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
Deck Verified alternative to Storyteller — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Storyteller.
There is no game. So don't go messing things up by clicking everywhere. You don’t want to be kicked out of your video game world, do you? Of course not!
- 2
Mindcop
Deck Verified alternative to Storyteller — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Storyteller.
Mindcop is a non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. It mixes a story driven adventure with real-time puzzle gaming. As the infamous Mindcop, you can dive into the minds of your suspects to uncover their secrets and unravel their lies.
- 3
Pilgrims
Deck Verified alternative to Storyteller — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Storyteller.
Pilgrims is a playful adventure game, created by the team behind Machinarium and Samorost. Roam the land as you please and make new friends, share a laugh with your fellow travelers and help them complete their little stories, your way. How many different solutions can you find?
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Lost in Play
Deck Verified alternative to Storyteller — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Storyteller.
Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.
- 5
Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut
Deck Verified alternative to Storyteller — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Storyteller.
You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.
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Unpacking
Deck Verified alternative to Storyteller — runs on Steam Deck out of the box.
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
- 7
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
Deck Verified alternative to Storyteller — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Storyteller.
Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society.
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Is This Seat Taken?
Deck Verified alternative to Storyteller — runs on Steam Deck out of the box.
Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.
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Murder by Numbers
Deck Verified alternative to Storyteller — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Storyteller.
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!
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Strange Horticulture
Deck Verified alternative to Storyteller — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Storyteller.
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
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Birth
Deck Verified alternative to Storyteller — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Storyteller.
You are alone. You will build a creature, a partner, a wet warm heart, a collection of bones.