Can Steam Deck Run Ancient Space?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Ancient Space
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) | Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD equivalent (1,300) | Nvidia Geforce GTX 660 or equivalent (2,400) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 3.10GHz Intel Core i3-2100 | 3GHz Intel i5 quad core or equivalent | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 20 GB | 20 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Ancient Space?
Ancient Space has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is A (Smooth). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for Ancient Space on Steam Deck?
For Ancient Space 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 Ancient Space have Steam Deck verified status?
Ancient Space has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
