Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Cradle
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) | DirectX9c compliant card with 512MB (1,500) | DirectX11 compliant card with 1GB (2,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core2 Duo or equivalent AMD | Intel Core i3 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 3 GB | 3 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Cradle?
Cradle has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is A (Smooth). ProtonDB rates it as "platinum".
What settings should I use for Cradle on Steam Deck?
For Cradle on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a DirectX 11 GPU; 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 Cradle have Steam Deck verified status?
Cradle has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
