Can Steam Deck Run Caves of Qud?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Caves of Qud
Spec-based estimate
Excellent: runs great 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) | Graphics card: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable (2,500) | — | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 1GHz or faster. SSE2 instruction set support. | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2 GB | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Caves of Qud?
Yes. Caves of Qud is Deck Verified by Valve: it runs well on Steam Deck with full controller support and readable text. Our spec-based estimate: A (Smooth).
What settings should I use for Caves of Qud on Steam Deck?
For Caves of Qud on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Caves of Qud have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Caves of Qud 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.
