Can Steam Deck Run Audioshield?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Audioshield
Spec-based estimate
Risky: below the minimum specs
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 1050ti / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater (7,800) | — | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 900 MB | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Audioshield?
Audioshield is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "borked", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Audioshield on Steam Deck?
For Audioshield on Steam Deck we estimate: Low at 800p, sub-30 FPS likely. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Audioshield have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Audioshield is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
