Can Steam Deck Run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
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) | 128 MB DirectX® 8.0 compatible card / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 5700 / ATI Radeon® 9600 (1,500) | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c compatible card* / nVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GT / ATI Radeon® HD 2900 XT (500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz / AMD XP 2200+ | Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 / AMD 64 X2 4200+ | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 512 MB | 2 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 6 GB | 10 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "platinum", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl on Steam Deck?
For S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce 8800 GT; 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl have Steam Deck verified status?
No, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
