Can Steam Deck Run Sport Mode?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Sport Mode
Spec-based estimate
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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 GTX 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 470 (6,350) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480 (9,500) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 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 Sport Mode?
Sport Mode has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is F (Won't run).
What settings should I use for Sport Mode on Steam Deck?
For Sport Mode on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 1060; 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 Sport Mode have Steam Deck verified status?
Sport Mode has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
