Can Steam Deck Run Before Your Eyes?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Before Your Eyes
Spec-based estimate
On paper its GPU is 53% 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) | Intel HD Graphics 520 or AMD Radeon Vega Integrated Graphics (700) | AMD RX 480, NVIDIA GTX 970, 4 GB of Video Memory and above (8,600) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD Athlon X4 880K 4Ghz or Intel Pentium G4500 3.5Ghz | AMD Ryzen 1500X 3.5Ghz or equivalent | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 5 GB | 5 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 Before Your Eyes?
Yes, Before Your Eyes 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 53% 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 Before Your Eyes on Steam Deck?
For Before Your Eyes 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 970; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper.
Does Before Your Eyes have Steam Deck verified status?
Before Your Eyes 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.
