The Top 20 Most Played Steam Deck Games of July 2026

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July has ended, which means our monthly top 20 most-played article is here! There weren't many changes, and this month saw the return of some favorites that keep appearing on these lists, but Palworld dominated it all.

The Top 20 Most Played Steam Deck Games of July 2026

1. Palworld
2. Slay the Spire 2
3. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
4. Stardew Valley
5. Baldur's Gate 3
6. DAVE THE DIVER
7. Cyberpunk 2077
8. Balatro
9. Brotato
10. Red Dead Redemption 2
11. Hades 2
12. Hades
13. Elden Ring
14. DELTARUNE
15. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
16. Megabonk
17. Forza Horizon 6
18. Vampire Survivors
19. Diablo 4
20. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

New Games Added:

• Palworld
• Diablo 4
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Games That Left:

• Mina the Hollower
• Slay the Spire
• Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!

There aren't many changes this month, and most of them were pretty uneventful. Diablo 4 and Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim have both returned, and they have been on these lists pretty consistently. However, it has been a while since I have seen Palworld make its way here, so that's quite exciting.

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