Can Steam Deck Run Black Squad?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Black Squad
Spec-based estimate
Playable: may need lower settings
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 GEFORCE 8600 OR GT630 / RADEON HD 6750 (2,500) | NVIDIA GTX 760 or AMD Radeon HD 7950 (5,350) | Tight |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | CORE2 DUO 2.2GHZ / AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.66GHz | CORE i3-4170 / AMD FX-8300 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 8 GB | 8 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Black Squad?
Black Squad is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "silver", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Black Squad on Steam Deck?
For Black Squad on Steam Deck we estimate: Medium-Low at 800p, 30-40 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 760; 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 Black Squad have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Black Squad is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
