Steam Deck games like Monkey Game
Below are 8 Steam Deck-friendly games similar to Monkey Game (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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Blasphemous 2
Deck Verified alternative to Monkey Game — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Monkey Game.
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
- 2
Pepper Grinder
Deck Verified alternative to Monkey Game — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Monkey Game.
Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.
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Berserk Boy
Deck Verified alternative to Monkey Game — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Monkey Game.
BERSERK BOY is a high speed action packed Platformer, with Metroidvania elements. Packed with vibrant and stylish pixel art. Go Berserk! as you change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Ice, Air, and Earth to save the planet!
- 4
Super Time Force Ultra
Deck Verified alternative to Monkey Game — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Monkey Game.
Super Time Force Ultra is an insane platformer filled with robots and dinosaurs and fun and time travel... sometimes all at the same time!
- 5
Abathor
Deck Verified alternative to Monkey Game — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Monkey Game.
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
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Souldiers
Deck Verified alternative to Monkey Game — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Monkey Game.
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.
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Gunbrella
Deck Verified alternative to Monkey Game — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Monkey Game.
Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.
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Primal Planet
Deck Verified alternative to Monkey Game — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Monkey Game.
Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!