Can Steam Deck Run Defense Grid: The Awakening?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Defense Grid: The Awakening
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) | Video: DirectX 9 video card with shader 2 support such as the following: (2,500) | DirectX 9 video card with shader 3 support and 256MB VRAM such as the following: (1,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 1.8GHz CPU or higher | dual core 2.0GHz CPU or higher | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 512 MB | 1 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 1 GB | 1 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Defense Grid: The Awakening?
Yes, Defense Grid: The Awakening is rated Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need manual tweaks such as graphics settings or the on-screen keyboard. Our spec-based estimate: S (Overkill).
What settings should I use for Defense Grid: The Awakening on Steam Deck?
For Defense Grid: The Awakening on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a DirectX 9 GPU with 256 MB of VRAM; 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 Defense Grid: The Awakening have Steam Deck verified status?
Defense Grid: The Awakening is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. It works but doesn't meet every Verified criterion, so you may need some manual adjustments.
