Can Steam Deck Run Kerbal Space Program 2?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Kerbal Space Program 2
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 RTX 2060 w/ 6GB VRAM, nVidia GTX 1070 Ti w/8GB VRAM, AMD Radeon 5600XT w/ 6GB VRAM (14,300) | nVidia GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (25,040) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD Athlon X4 845 @3.5 GHz or Intel Core i5 6400 @ 2.7 GHz | Intel i5-11500 @ 2.7GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core @ 3.6GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 12 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 45 GB | 60 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Kerbal Space Program 2?
Kerbal Space Program 2 is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "silver", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Kerbal Space Program 2 on Steam Deck?
For Kerbal Space Program 2 on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce RTX 3080; 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 Kerbal Space Program 2 have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Kerbal Space Program 2 is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
