Can Steam Deck Run DeadCore?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for DeadCore
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) | NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT with 512 Mo RAM, ATI Radeon HD 3850 with 512 Mo RAM (2,500) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 1 Go RAM, ATI Radeon HD 7850 with 1 Go RAM or faster (2,400) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Desktop Intel Core 2 Duo at 2 GHz, or AMD Athlon 64 X2 2 GHz | Intel i5 quad core at 3 GHz, or AMD FX-6200 3.8 GHz or faster | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 3 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 DeadCore?
DeadCore 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 DeadCore on Steam Deck?
For DeadCore on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 660; 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 DeadCore have Steam Deck verified status?
No, DeadCore is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
