Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Dawn
Spec-based estimate
Playable: may need lower settings
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 GTX 660 or above (2,400) | Nvidia GTX 760 or above (5,350) | Tight |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2.0 GHz Dual Core | 2.0 GHz Quad Core | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 4 GB | 4 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Dawn?
Dawn has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is C (Tight). ProtonDB rates it as "silver".
What settings should I use for Dawn on Steam Deck?
For Dawn on Steam Deck we estimate: Medium-Low at 800p, 30-40 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 760; 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 Dawn have Steam Deck verified status?
Dawn has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
