Can Steam Deck Run Alien: Isolation?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Alien: Isolation
Spec-based estimate
Excellent: runs great on Steam Deck
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
Performance Estimate
Based on the Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, about a Radeon RX 560, 4,550 pts) at its native 1280x800. Real performance depends on the game's optimization and Proton.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | 1GB (AMD Radeon HD 5550 or Nvidia GeForce GT 430) (2,500) | 2GB (AMD GPU: AMD Radeon R9 200 Series or Nvidia GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX660) (2,400) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 3.16Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 | AMD: Phenom II X4 955 - 4 Core, 3.2 GHz or Intel: Core 2 Quad Q9650 - 4 Core, 3.0 GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 35 GB | 35 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Alien: Isolation?
Yes. Alien: Isolation is Deck Verified by Valve: it runs well on Steam Deck with full controller support and readable text. Our spec-based estimate: A (Smooth).
What settings should I use for Alien: Isolation on Steam Deck?
For Alien: Isolation on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 660; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and meets that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Alien: Isolation have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Alien: Isolation is officially Deck Verified by Valve. It meets all of Valve's compatibility criteria: controller support, readable text, full-screen display and good performance on Steam Deck.
