Can Steam Deck Run New Frontier?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for New Frontier
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 GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB (6,050) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX 580, 4GB Video memory (13,650) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5 / AMD FX-6300 | Intel i7 4770, AMD Ryzen 5 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16 GB | 30 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run New Frontier?
New Frontier has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is F (Won't run). ProtonDB rates it as "borked".
What settings should I use for New Frontier on Steam Deck?
For New Frontier on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. 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. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does New Frontier have Steam Deck verified status?
New Frontier has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
