Can Steam Deck Run Salt and Sanctuary?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Salt and Sanctuary
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) | DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support (2,500) | NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1 GB | 2 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2 GB | 2 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Salt and Sanctuary?
Yes. Salt and Sanctuary is Deck Verified by Valve: it runs well on Steam Deck with full controller support and readable text. Our spec-based estimate: A (Smooth).
What settings should I use for Salt and Sanctuary on Steam Deck?
For Salt and Sanctuary on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce 9600 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 Salt and Sanctuary have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Salt and Sanctuary 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.
