Can Steam Deck Run BIOMUTANT?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for BIOMUTANT
Spec-based estimate
On paper its GPU is 75% of the PC minimum 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) | 4 GB Direct3D 11 capable video card - GeForce GTX 960 or Radeon R9 380 (6,050) | 6 GB Direct3D 11 capable video card - GeForce GTX 1660Ti or Radeon RX 590 (9,850) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i5-4690K or newer running at 3.5 GHz or higher | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i7-6700K or newer running at 3.2 GHz or higher | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 25 GB | 25 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 BIOMUTANT?
Yes, BIOMUTANT 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 75% of the PC minimum GPU, but PC requirements assume 1080p and Valve tested it at the Deck's 800p.
What settings should I use for BIOMUTANT on Steam Deck?
For BIOMUTANT 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 1660 Ti; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper.
Does BIOMUTANT have Steam Deck verified status?
BIOMUTANT 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.
