Can Steam Deck Run Polyball?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Polyball
Spec-based estimate
Overkill: Steam Deck crushes this
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 8800GT / ATI Radeon HD 3870 / Intel HD Graphics 4000 (500) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / AMD Radeon HD 7800 series (1,300) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core2 Duo 2.0 GHz (or AMD equivalent) | Intel Quad Core i5 @ 2.5 GHz (or AMD equivalent) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 6 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 8 GB | 8 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Polyball?
Polyball has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is S (Overkill). ProtonDB rates it as "pending".
What settings should I use for Polyball on Steam Deck?
For Polyball on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 460; 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 Polyball have Steam Deck verified status?
Polyball has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
