Can Steam Deck Run BeaconBound?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for BeaconBound
Spec-based estimate
Risky: below the minimum specs
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) | OpenGL 3.3 compatible GPU, 1 GB VRAM (2,500) | OpenGL 3.3 compatible GPU with 2 GB VRAM (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 560 or equivalent) (6,350) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 3 equivalent | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 100 MB | 200 MB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run BeaconBound?
BeaconBound has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is D (Struggles).
What settings should I use for BeaconBound on Steam Deck?
For BeaconBound on Steam Deck we estimate: Low at 800p, sub-30 FPS likely. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti; 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 BeaconBound have Steam Deck verified status?
BeaconBound has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
