Can Steam Deck Run Beat Saber?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Beat Saber
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 GTX 960 or equivalent (6,050) | Nvidia GTX 1060 or equivalent (9,500) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5 Sandy Bridge or equivalent | Intel Core i7 Skylake or equivalent | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 200 MB | 200 MB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Beat Saber?
Beat Saber is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "platinum", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Beat Saber on Steam Deck?
For Beat Saber 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 Beat Saber have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Beat Saber is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
