Can Steam Deck Run Chernobylite Complete Edition?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Chernobylite Complete Edition
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 660/GTX 1050/GTX 770M or AMD Radeon R7 260/Integrated Ryzen 7 4800H or Intel Arc A580 (2,400) | Geforce GTX 970/GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480/RX 570 or Intel Arc A750 (8,600) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-2500K CPU | Intel Core i7 4790k CPU | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 40 GB | 40 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Chernobylite Complete Edition?
Chernobylite Complete Edition 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 Chernobylite Complete Edition on Steam Deck?
For Chernobylite Complete Edition on Steam Deck we estimate: Low at 800p, sub-30 FPS likely. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 970; 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 Chernobylite Complete Edition have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Chernobylite Complete Edition is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
