Can Steam Deck Run Defend The Highlands?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Defend The Highlands
Spec-based estimate
Excellent: runs great on Steam Deck
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) | 256 MB Shader Model 3 Compliant Graphics Card (1,500) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS or better (2,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2 GHz Single core processor | 1.8 GHz Dual Core processor | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1 GB | 2 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 700 MB | 700 MB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Defend The Highlands?
Defend The Highlands has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is A (Smooth).
What settings should I use for Defend The Highlands on Steam Deck?
For Defend The Highlands on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce 8800 GTS; 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 Defend The Highlands have Steam Deck verified status?
Defend The Highlands has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.