Can Steam Deck Run DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition
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) | GeForce 9800 GTX+ or ATI Radeon HD 4870+ (2,500) | — | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 GHz+ or AMD Phenom II X2 545 3.0 GHz+ | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 4 GB | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition?
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ 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 DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition on Steam Deck?
For DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition have Steam Deck verified status?
No, DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
