Can Steam Deck Run SCP: The Foundation?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for SCP: The Foundation
Spec-based estimate
Risky: below the minimum specs
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 660 2GB GDDR5 / AMD RX 560 4GB GDDR5 (2,400) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5 / AMD Radeon R9 280X 3GB GDDR5 (6,350) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 @3.0GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 840T @2.9GHz | Intel Core i7 4770 @3.4GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X @3.8GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 3 GB | 3 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run SCP: The Foundation?
SCP: The Foundation has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is D (Struggles). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for SCP: The Foundation on Steam Deck?
For SCP: The Foundation on Steam Deck we estimate: Low at 800p, sub-30 FPS likely. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB; 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 SCP: The Foundation have Steam Deck verified status?
SCP: The Foundation has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
