Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Nomad
Spec-based estimate
Excellent: runs great 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) | Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities (2,500) | Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities or higher (2,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2 GHz | 3 GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2 GB | 4 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Nomad?
Nomad has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is A (Smooth). ProtonDB rates it as "platinum".
What settings should I use for Nomad on Steam Deck?
For Nomad on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a DirectX 10 GPU; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and meets that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Nomad have Steam Deck verified status?
Nomad has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
