Can Steam Deck Run The Day Before?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Day Before
Spec-based estimate
Cannot run 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) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD equivalent (9,500) | NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD equivalent (16,050) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD equivalent | Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD equivalent | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 55 GB | 55 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Day Before?
The Day Before is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "silver", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for The Day Before on Steam Deck?
For The Day Before on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 1080 Ti; 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 The Day Before have Steam Deck verified status?
No, The Day Before is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
