Can Steam Deck Run Surviving Mars?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Surviving Mars
Spec-based estimate
Good: meets the recommended 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) | HD 4600/Geforce 620/Radeon 6450 or equivalent GPUs with 1 GB of video RAM (700) | Geforce 750 Ti or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM (3,700) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 4th Generation Intel i3 CPU or equivalent | 5th Generation Intel i5 CPU or equivalent | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 6 GB | 6 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Surviving Mars?
Surviving Mars is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "gold", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Surviving Mars on Steam Deck?
For Surviving Mars on Steam Deck we estimate: Medium-High at 800p, 40-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce 750 Ti; 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 Surviving Mars have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Surviving Mars is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
