Steam Deck games like Project MT
Below are 8 Steam Deck-friendly games similar to Project MT (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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Streets of Rage 4
Deck Verified alternative to Project MT — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Project MT.
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
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HUNTDOWN
Deck Verified alternative to Project MT — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Project MT.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
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Blazing Chrome
Deck Verified alternative to Project MT — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Project MT.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
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Jamestown
Deck Verified alternative to Project MT — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Project MT.
Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.
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UFO 50
Deck Verified alternative to Project MT — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Project MT.
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.
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Mayhem Brawler
Deck Verified alternative to Project MT — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Project MT.
Mayhem Brawler is an urban fantasy themed beat 'em up that brings back the 90s arcade vibe to present day. With comic book style art and kick-ass soundtracks, it offers a unique experience that you can tackle solo or as co-op with friends while defining the next step in the story with your choices.
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Spelunky
Deck Verified alternative to Project MT — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Project MT.
Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.
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Cuphead
Deck Verified alternative to Project MT — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Project MT.
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.