Can Steam Deck Run Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
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) | NVIDIA 9800 GT 512 MB Video Card or AMD equivalent (1,500) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 512MB Video Card or AMD equivalent (1,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2.0Ghz Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor or AMD equivalent | Any Quad-core AMD or Intel Processor | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 13 GB | 13 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition?
Yes. Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition is Deck Verified by Valve: it runs well on Steam Deck with full controller support and readable text. Our spec-based estimate: S (Overkill).
What settings should I use for Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition on Steam Deck?
For Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 260; 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 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition 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.
