Steam Deck games like Shiftlings
Below are 8 Steam Deck-friendly games similar to Shiftlings (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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It Takes Two
Deck Verified alternative to Shiftlings — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Shiftlings.
Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.
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Portal 2
Deck Verified alternative to Shiftlings — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Shiftlings.
The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!
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Human Fall Flat
Deck Verified alternative to Shiftlings — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Shiftlings.
Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.
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POPUCOM
Deck Verified alternative to Shiftlings — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Shiftlings.
Venture together with your friends on an unknown planet. Use color switching, match-3 shooting, and artifact powers to overcome challenges and keep advancing. What lies ahead of you is an adventure filled with wonder, hope, and much more to discover!
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Shift Happens
Deck Verified alternative to Shiftlings — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Shiftlings.
Shift Happens is a cooperative platformer for two. You and a friend shift your mass, throw each other and puzzle your way through four stages of stylized imaginary worlds. Including the occasional backstabbing and taunting. Play with a friend on a couch, online or even special singleplayer levels.
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ibb & obb
Deck Verified alternative to Shiftlings — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Shiftlings.
ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.
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Pikuniku
Deck Verified alternative to Shiftlings — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Shiftlings.
Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Help peculiar characters overcome struggles, uncover a deep state conspiracy, and start a little revolution in this delightful dystopian adventure!
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BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
Deck Verified alternative to Shiftlings — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Shiftlings.
With BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition, experience the multi-award-winning action adventure like never before - redesigned for Steam.