Can Steam Deck Run Aven Colony?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Aven Colony
Spec-based estimate
On paper its GPU is 49% of the PC recommended GPU. PC specs assume 1080p; the Deck plays at 800p and Valve's test is what counts.
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) | GeForce GTX 470 or AMD Radeon HD 7850 (2,600) | GeForce GTX 980 VRAM 4GB or AMD Radeon R9 390X (9,250) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3-3220 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i5-4670 or AMD A10-7850k | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 25 GB | 25 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
PC requirements are written for a desktop at 1080p or higher. The Deck renders at 1280x800, so a GPU below the PC spec on paper doesn't mean it won't run: Valve's test is the one that counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Aven Colony?
Yes, Aven Colony is rated Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need manual tweaks such as graphics settings or the on-screen keyboard. On paper the Deck's GPU (4,550 pts) is 49% of the PC recommended GPU, but PC requirements assume 1080p and Valve tested it at the Deck's 800p.
What settings should I use for Aven Colony on Steam Deck?
For Aven Colony on Steam Deck, start from Valve's tested defaults at 800p and lower settings if the frame rate dips. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 980; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper.
Does Aven Colony have Steam Deck verified status?
Aven Colony 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.
