Can Steam Deck Run Alien Swarm?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Alien Swarm
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) | DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better (14,100) | DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better (2,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Pentium 4 3.0GHz | Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1 GB | 1 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2.5 GB | 2.5 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Alien Swarm?
Yes, Alien Swarm is rated Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need manual tweaks such as graphics settings or the on-screen keyboard. Our spec-based estimate: A (Smooth).
What settings should I use for Alien Swarm on Steam Deck?
For Alien Swarm on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce 7600; 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 Swarm have Steam Deck verified status?
Alien Swarm is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. It works but doesn't meet every Verified criterion, so you may need some manual adjustments.
