Can Steam Deck Run Simply Chess?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Simply Chess
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) | OpenGL 2.1+ w/ GL_ARB_framebuffer_object (2,500) | OpenGL 3+ (2,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 1 gHz | 2 gHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 512 MB | 1 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 300 MB | 300 MB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Simply Chess?
Simply Chess has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is A (Smooth). ProtonDB rates it as "pending".
What settings should I use for Simply Chess on Steam Deck?
For Simply Chess on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a OpenGL 3.0 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 Simply Chess have Steam Deck verified status?
Simply Chess has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
