Can Steam Deck Run Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
Spec-based estimate
Overkill: Steam Deck crushes this
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) | 128 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible or better video card (1,500) | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible video card with Shader 2.0 (1,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 1 GHz Intel® Pentium® processor | 1.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® processor | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 512 MB | 1 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 1.1 GB | 1.1 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder?
Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "platinum", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder on Steam Deck?
For Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a DirectX 9 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 Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
