Can Steam Deck Run Beyond The Wire?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Beyond The Wire
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) | Geforce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 380 with at least 4 GB of VRAM (8,600) | Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon 570 with at least 6GB of VRAM (9,500) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i or AMD Ryzen with 4 physical cores | Intel Core i or AMD Ryzen with 6 physical cores | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 40 GB | 40 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Beyond The Wire?
Beyond The Wire is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "bronze", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Beyond The Wire on Steam Deck?
For Beyond The Wire 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 Beyond The Wire have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Beyond The Wire is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
