Can Steam Deck Run The Evil Within?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Evil Within
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) | GTX 460 or equivalent 1 GB VRAM card (1,300) | GeForce GTX 670 or equivalent with 4GBs of VRAM (3,300) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | i7 or an equivalent with four plus core processor | i7 with four plus cores | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 50 GB | 50 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Evil Within?
Yes. The Evil Within is Deck Verified by Valve: it runs well on Steam Deck with full controller support and readable text. Our spec-based estimate: A (Smooth).
What settings should I use for The Evil Within on Steam Deck?
For The Evil Within on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 670; 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 The Evil Within have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, The Evil Within is officially Deck Verified by Valve. It meets all of Valve's compatibility criteria: controller support, readable text, full-screen display and good performance on Steam Deck.
