Can Steam Deck Run Ben and Ed?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Ben and Ed
Spec-based estimate
Excellent: runs great 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) | DirectX 10 compatible graphics card (2,500) | DirectX 11 compatible graphics card (2,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2,0 GHz or faster | Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2,5 GHz or faster | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 5 GB | 5 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Ben and Ed?
Ben and Ed is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "gold", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Ben and Ed on Steam Deck?
For Ben and Ed on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a DirectX 11 GPU; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and meets that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Ben and Ed have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Ben and Ed is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
