Can Steam Deck Run Destroy All Humans!?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Destroy All Humans!
Spec-based estimate
On paper its GPU is 57% of the PC minimum GPU. PC specs assume 1080p; the Deck plays at 800p and Valve's test is what counts.
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) | AMD/NVIDIA dedicated graphics card, with at least 4GB of dedicated VRAM and with at least DirectX 11.0 and Shader Model 5.1 support (8,000) | AMD/NVIDIA dedicated graphics card, with at least 4GB of dedicated VRAM and with at least DirectX 12.0 and Shader Model 6.0 support (8,000) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD / Intel CPU running at 3.0 GHz or higher: AMD Kaveri A10-7850K or Intel Pentium DualCore G3220 or newer is recommended / Ryzen 5 2400G (for systems using an integrated GPU) | IAMD / Intel processor running at 3.5 GHz or higher (AMD Ryzen 3 1300x or Intel Core i3 8100 or newer is recommended) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 19 GB | 19 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
PC requirements are written for a desktop at 1080p or higher. The Deck renders at 1280x800, so a GPU below the PC spec on paper doesn't mean it won't run: Valve's test is the one that counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Destroy All Humans!?
Yes. Destroy All Humans! is Deck Verified by Valve: it runs well on Steam Deck with full controller support and readable text. On paper the Deck's GPU (4,550 pts) is 57% of the PC minimum GPU, but PC requirements assume 1080p and Valve tested it at the Deck's 800p.
What settings should I use for Destroy All Humans! on Steam Deck?
For Destroy All Humans! on Steam Deck, start from Valve's tested defaults at 800p and lower settings if the frame rate dips. On PC the game recommends a DirectX 12 GPU with 4 GB of VRAM; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper.
Does Destroy All Humans! have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Destroy All Humans! 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.
