Best Steam Deck case 2025

Jsaux Carrying Case

Best Steam Deck case overall

Jsaux Carrying Case specifications:

Pros

• Very affordable
• Durable material
• Extremely spacious

The Jsaux Steam Deck carrying case takes the top spot in our guide because it offers a great balance of protection, storage, and portability - at an affordable price. This upgraded version is the latest in a series of great Steam Deck cases from Jsaux and is just slightly bigger and more expensive than its previous model.

Both the capacity and features on offer are impressive. When you unzip the rugged Jsaux case, you find a handy mesh pocket for storing extra MicroSD cards. There's also a built-in stand so that you can play the handheld on long journeys on flights or trains (provided you bring your own controller). Beneath this is a roomy storage compartment with enough room for all your Steam Deck accessories. For any of our readers in the UK, a larger Steam Deck charger will fit inside.

All of these storage features come at no compromise to safety. The handsome Oxford cloth is very durable, and the thickened EVA shell ensures protection from accidental drops or bumps.

Tomtoc Carrying Case

Best Steam Deck bag

Tomtoc Carrying Case specifications:

If you want a protective way to transport your Steam Deck but also want room for a few extras, the Tomtoc Steam Deck carrying case is a great option. With enough room for your Deck, its charger, some earbuds, a mouse and much more, you can carry your whole Steam Deck setup in one.

What's more, if you keep your setup simple, this Steam Deck bag can be used to carry more general travel extras, such as a bottle of water, travel documents, and more, saving you having to carry a separate bag for all these other travel essentials.

Made from tough and waterproof fabric, the shoulder bag includes an adjustable-length strap and has an insert for the main compartment that adds extra padding for your handheld. You can add this when traveling with your Steam Deck or remove it if you're using the bag for other devices or traveling without your handheld.

At $50, it's not a cheap option, but it's well made and a really convenient do-it-all option for those that actually take their handheld out and about.

Spigen Rugged Armor

Best budget Steam Deck case

Spigen Rugged Armor specifications:

Spigen's Rugged Armor case is a well-design and affordable shell case for Steam Deck. It's not a carrying case, but a flexible wraparound design with an attached wrist strap that will help to prevent accidental drops. This is the best choice if you want a Steam Deck case you can leave on, as you don't have to remove it while charging or downloading games.

Spigen's case leaves plenty of room for the Deck's cooling solution ensuring it will remain snug but not toasty. There's a very thoughtful cutout for the USB port which allows for right-angle USB-C connectors which are great for longevity. Crucially, it also fits inside Valve's included case, if you weren't looking to buy a new one.

The case unfortunately doesn't have a kickstand like the Geekria product below, which may or may not be important to your preferred mode of play. There is a lack of protection on the front of the device but given the wrist strap, this is a reasonable concession as it helps keep the case slim.

Geekria Kickstand

Most compact Steam deck case

Geekria Kickstand specifications:

If you want to carry as small of a bag as possible or make the most out of every cubic inch, then Geekria's Kickstand protective case for Steam Deck is the best choice for you. The top cover comes off easily, allowing for instant and easy access to the Deck.

The TPU construction of Geekria's case offers a solid grip and feel in the hand which greatly helps our confidence when playing on the Deck in less-than-ideal conditions. The included kickstand also means you get to flex on Switch users who would otherwise have the shared or table-playing experience.

One downside is the lack of cutouts on the top cover for the USB port and fan exhaust, meaning it is impossible to leave the Steam Deck charging in your bag. This also prevents you from keeping the cover on when you want to leave the Deck running to download games, patches, or shader caches for fear of thermal damage. This is a reasonably small concession given the benefit of having such a slimline safety solution on the go, however.

Dbrand Project Killswitch

Best Steam Deck case for extra grip

Dbrand Project Killswitch specifications:

Dbrand is renowned for its high-quality wraps for electronic devices, including it making the best Steam Deck skin. They wrap around your device snugly to keep it safe from scratches and dents. The Project Killswitch case has similar aims but does acheives them via a tough, hard case, rather than a thin plastic film.

What's more, the Project Killswitch case features textured grips for extra comfort, and its thin size means it doesn't turn your Steam Deck into a bulky monster.

The main downside to the Project Killswitch case is that you will need to additionally purchase an adaptor if you plan on using a Steam Deck dock, as the shape of the case gets in the way of some of the handheld ports. The price is high, but purchasing the 'essential kit' version of the case will bring that price down.

Jsaux Steam Deck ModCase

Best Steam Deck hard case (shell)

Jsaux Steam Deck ModCase specifications:

The Steam Deck comes with a case, but it may no meet every need you might have. If you want another option (or you've bought a caseless second-hand model), you'll want to check out Jsaux's modular option, as well as our guide to the best Steam Deck cases. The ModCase provides the Steam Deck with drop resistance, a clip-on screen cover, and a strap attachment that'll hold other accessories like the Anker Powercore+.

The ModCase won't be for everyone, but its sculpted design means it'll ultimately take up less space in your backpack. There's still a case to be made for using a larger zip-up solution, especially if you've got a lot of additional Steam Deck accessories. However, if you pop the charger onto the strap mentioned above and use the built-in kickstand instead of a cradle or dock when out and about, you probably won't miss the extra space.

Jsaux Kickstand Case

Best Steam Deck kickstand case

Jsaux Kickstand Case specifications:

Pros

• Rear protection for Steam Deck
• Includes kickstand

The Jsaux Kickstand Case does exactly what its name suggests, providing your Steam Deck with a protective case that includes a kickstand. With it being a case that only covers the back of the handheld, we'd call it a backplate more than a case but the function is the important part, not the name.

The sides of the case are made from TPU, which is a tough, slightly flexible material that makes it easy to push the Steam Deck into the case where it remains secure. The case then protects the sides and back but leaves the front of the handheld exposed, along with its triggers. This makes for great accessibility of the controls but means you'll probably want to invest in a screen protector at the very least.

The kickstand flips down from the back and can be deployed at four different angles, making it easy to setup the Steam Deck in a variety of ways. For under $20, this is a great choice for those primarily wanting a little extra drop protection and kickstand convenience.