Can Steam Deck Run Infestation: The New Z?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Infestation: The New Z
Spec-based estimate
Playable: may need lower settings
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 GTX 465 / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870 (1,900) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950, ATI Radeon™ R7 360 or better (5,250) | Tight |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD® A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel® Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz or better | AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 12 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 15 GB | 20 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Infestation: The New Z?
Infestation: The New Z 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 Infestation: The New Z on Steam Deck?
For Infestation: The New Z on Steam Deck we estimate: Medium-Low at 800p, 30-40 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 950; 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 Infestation: The New Z have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Infestation: The New Z is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
