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Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Arid
Spec-based estimate
Cannot run 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 GTX1050 Ti / AMD Radeon 570, 4GB VRAM (6,350) | Nvidia GTX1060 / AMD RX 590 (9,850) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5 5th gen or better / AMD Ryzen 5 or better | Intel Core i5 5th gen or better / AMD Ryzen 5 or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 10 GB | 10 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Arid?
Arid is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "silver", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Arid on Steam Deck?
For Arid on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 1060; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Arid have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Arid is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
