Can Steam Deck Run Dreadnought?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Dreadnought
Spec-based estimate
Cannot run 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 GTX 450 / AMD HD 5750 / Intel Iris Pro 6200 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 4 GB (9,500) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD Phenom II X2 series 3.0GHz / Intel Core 2 Duo E7000 series 2.6GHz | Intel Core i5-8400 2.8 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 1700 3.0 GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 25 GB | 25 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Dreadnought?
Dreadnought is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "borked", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Dreadnought on Steam Deck?
For Dreadnought on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 1060 3GB; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Dreadnought have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Dreadnought is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
