Can Steam Deck Run DuckTales: Remastered?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for DuckTales: Remastered
Spec-based estimate
On paper its GPU is 28% of the PC recommended 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) | NVIDIA® Geforce 9600GT, AMD® Radeon™ HD 3870 or higher (it must be able to manage Pixel Shader 3.0) with at least 512MB of display memory. (1,500) | NVIDIA® GeForce™ 200 series or higher, AMD® Radeon™ HD5000 series or higher (it must be able to manage Pixel Shader 3.0) with at least 512MB of display memory. / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, MD Radeon RX 6750 XT or higher (16,200) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel™ Pentium 4 2.4 ghz with Hyper Threading | Intel™ Core 2 Duo / AMD™ Athlon 64 X2 or higher. / Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8700, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or higher | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 1 GB | 2 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 DuckTales: Remastered?
Yes. DuckTales: Remastered 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 28% of the PC recommended GPU, but PC requirements assume 1080p and Valve tested it at the Deck's 800p.
What settings should I use for DuckTales: Remastered on Steam Deck?
For DuckTales: Remastered 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 GeForce 200 series; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper.
Does DuckTales: Remastered have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, DuckTales: Remastered 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.
