Games That Run on a Potato

Low-spec gems that work on almost any hardware.

20 games matched • Powered by Decision Data

#1

Animal Well

6.3/10
Metroidvania PuzzlePCSteam DeckNintendo SwitchPS5Mac

Recommended: Animal Well excels at deeply layered secrets despite very short. Score: 6.3/10.

⏱️ 6h💰 $29.99low end pc score: 5/5
Visually StunningEngaging GameplayPolished Design
#2

Anno 1800

6.7/10
City BuilderPCSteam DeckMac

A strong city builder / strategy pick. Deep simulation outweighs steep learning curve. 6.7/10.

⏱️ 40h💰 $19.99low end pc score: 5/5
Visually StunningEngaging GameplayPolished Design
#3

ARK: Survival Evolved

7.7/10
Survival CraftPCSteam DeckXboxMac

A strong survival craft pick. Incredible dinosaurs outweighs performance issues. 7.7/10.

⏱️ 30h💰 $19.99low end pc score: 5/5
Outstanding ValueEngaging GameplayPolished Design
#4

Balatro

7.2/10
Roguelike CardPCSteam DeckNintendo SwitchPS5XboxMac

Recommended: Balatro excels at addictive poker-roguelike loop despite repetitive after hundreds o...

⏱️ 0h💰 $59.99low end pc score: 5/5
Well OptimizedEngaging GameplayPolished Design
#5

Cities: Skylines

7.4/10
City BuilderPCSteam DeckNintendo SwitchXboxMac

Recommended: Cities: Skylines excels at deep zoning despite frustrating traffic ai. Score: 7.4/10.

⏱️ 0h💰 $59.99low end pc score: 5/5
Outstanding ValueEngaging GameplayPolished Design
#6

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

7.8/10
StrategyPCSteam DeckNintendo SwitchXboxMac

Recommended: Sid Meier’s Civilization VI excels at district-based cities despite dumb ai. Score: ...

⏱️ 0h💰 $59.99low end pc score: 5/5
Great MultiplayerEngaging GameplayPolished Design
#7

Core Keeper

7/10
Underground SurvivalPCSteam DeckMac

A strong underground survival pick. Great co-op outweighs basic graphics. 7/10.

⏱️ 30h💰 $19.99low end pc score: 5/5
Great MultiplayerOutstanding ValueEngaging Gameplay
#8

Dave The Diver

5.7/10
Adventure SimulationPCSteam DeckNintendo SwitchPS5XboxMac

Worth considering: Dave The Diver excels at diving meets restaurant despite tiring minigames. Sco...

⏱️ 20h💰 $19.99low end pc score: 5/5
Outstanding ValueEngaging GameplayPolished Design
#9

Detroit: Become Human

5.6/10
Interactive DramaPCSteam DeckMac

Worth considering: Detroit: Become Human excels at massive branching despite very simple gameplay...

⏱️ 10h💰 $29.99low end pc score: 5/5
Visually StunningEngaging GameplayPolished Design
#10

Disco Elysium

5.7/10
Detective RPGPCSteam DeckNintendo SwitchPS5XboxMac

If you only have 30 seconds: Disco Elysium earns 5.7/10 — solid with caveats in the detective rpg...

⏱️ 25h💰 $29.99low end pc score: 5/5
Engaging GameplayPolished DesignIntuitive Systems
#11

Dredge

5.7/10
Fishing HorrorPCSteam DeckNintendo SwitchPS5XboxMac

Worth considering: Dredge excels at fishing meets cosmic horror despite short playtime. Score: 5....

⏱️ 8h💰 $19.99low end pc score: 5/5
Immersive AtmosphereVisually StunningEngaging Gameplay
#12

Dying Light

5.9/10
Zombie ActionPCSteam DeckXboxMac

Worth considering: Dying Light excels at fluid parkour despite forgettable story. Score: 5.9/10.

⏱️ 18h💰 $19.99low end pc score: 5/5
Great MultiplayerEngaging GameplayPolished Design
#13

Euro Truck Simulator 2

7.5/10
Vehicle SimulationPCSteam DeckMac

Recommended: Euro Truck Simulator 2 excels at massive european map despite repetitive. Score: 7.5...

⏱️ 0h💰 $59.99low end pc score: 5/5
Outstanding ValueEngaging GameplayPolished Design
#14

Frostpunk

5.9/10
City SurvivalPCSteam DeckXboxMac

A decent city survival pick. Incredible atmosphere outweighs punishing. 5.9/10.

⏱️ 15h💰 $19.99low end pc score: 5/5
Immersive AtmosphereVisually StunningEngaging Gameplay
#15

Grounded

6.2/10
Survival AdventurePCSteam DeckPS5XboxMac

Recommended: Grounded excels at micro-scale world despite repetitive resources. Score: 6.2/10.

⏱️ 25h💰 $19.99low end pc score: 5/5
Great MultiplayerExpansive WorldEngaging Gameplay
#16

Grand Theft Auto V

6.3/10
Action AdventurePCSteam DeckPS5XboxMac

If you only have 30 seconds: Grand Theft Auto V earns 6.3/10 — well worth your time in the action...

⏱️ 32h💰 $19.99low end pc score: 5/5
Expansive WorldCompelling StoryGreat Multiplayer
#17

Hades II

6.8/10
Roguelike ActionPCSteam DeckMac

If you only have 30 seconds: Hades II earns 6.8/10 — well worth your time in the roguelike action...

⏱️ 40h💰 $19.99low end pc score: 5/5
Visually StunningSatisfying CombatExcellent Audio
#18

Hades

6.8/10
Roguelike ActionPCSteam DeckNintendo SwitchPS5XboxMac

If you only have 30 seconds: Hades earns 6.8/10 — well worth your time in the roguelike action sp...

⏱️ 25h💰 $19.99low end pc score: 5/5
Satisfying CombatExcellent AudioEngaging Gameplay
#19

Hollow Knight: Silksong

6.2/10
MetroidvaniaPCSteam DeckNintendo SwitchPS5XboxMac

A strong metroidvania pick. Beautiful art outweighs high expectations. 6.2/10.

⏱️ 30h💰 $19.99low end pc score: 5/5
Visually StunningSatisfying CombatExpansive World
#20

Hollow Knight

6.7/10
MetroidvaniaPCSteam DeckNintendo SwitchXboxMac

Recommended: Hollow Knight excels at vast interconnected world despite can get lost. Score: 6.7/10.

⏱️ 27h💰 $19.99low end pc score: 5/5
Excellent AudioSatisfying CombatOutstanding Value

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