Can Steam Deck Run Broken Age?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Broken Age
Spec-based estimate
Overkill: Steam Deck crushes this
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 GTX 260, ATI Radeon 4870 HD, Intel HD 3000, or equivalent card with at least 512 MB VRAM (300) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460, AMD Radeon HD 6850 (1,300) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 1.7 GHz Dual Core | Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon 64 2.2Ghz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | 3 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2.4 GB | 2.4 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Broken Age?
Yes. Broken Age is Deck Verified by Valve: it runs well on Steam Deck with full controller support and readable text. Our spec-based estimate: S (Overkill).
What settings should I use for Broken Age on Steam Deck?
For Broken Age on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 460; 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 Broken Age have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Broken Age is officially Deck Verified by Valve. It meets all of Valve's compatibility criteria: controller support, readable text, full-screen display and good performance on Steam Deck.
