Can Steam Deck Run Downfall?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Downfall
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) | NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher/ATI Radeon 4890 or higher) (2,500) | NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 2GB of RAM (NVIDIA GTX 550 Ti 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB) (1,100) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU | Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2 GB | 3 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Downfall?
Yes, Downfall 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 Downfall on Steam Deck?
For Downfall on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 550 Ti 2GB; 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 Downfall have Steam Deck verified status?
Downfall 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.
