Can Steam Deck Run Lawn Mowing Simulator?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Lawn Mowing Simulator
Spec-based estimate
On paper its GPU is 53% of the PC minimum 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) | Radeon R9 390X (8192 VRAM) or equivalent // GeForce GTX 960 (4096 VRAM) or equivalent (8,650) | Radeon RX Vega 64 (8192 VRAM) or equivalent // GeForce GTX 1080 (8192 VRAM) or equivalent (13,650) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD FX-8350 (4 * 4000) or equivalent // Intel Core i3-8350K (4 * 4000) or equivalent | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (8 * 3200) or equivalent // Intel Core i7-6950X (10 * 3000) or equivalent | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 20 GB | 20 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 Lawn Mowing Simulator?
Yes. Lawn Mowing Simulator 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 53% of the PC minimum GPU, but PC requirements assume 1080p and Valve tested it at the Deck's 800p.
What settings should I use for Lawn Mowing Simulator on Steam Deck?
For Lawn Mowing Simulator 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 GTX 1080; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper.
Does Lawn Mowing Simulator have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Lawn Mowing Simulator 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.
