Can Steam Deck Run Budget Cuts?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Budget Cuts
Spec-based estimate
Risky: below the minimum specs
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 970/1060 or Radeon RX 480 (8,600) | — | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 1500X | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Budget Cuts?
Budget Cuts 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 Budget Cuts on Steam Deck?
For Budget Cuts on Steam Deck we estimate: Low at 800p, sub-30 FPS likely. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Budget Cuts have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Budget Cuts is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
