Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Tyr
Spec-based estimate
On paper its GPU is 36% of the PC minimum GPU. PC specs assume 1080p; the Deck plays at 800p and Valve's test is what counts.
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 1070 or Radeon™ RX 580 (12,550) | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 2060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 5600 XT (13,100) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel® Core™ i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600X | Intel® Core™ i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 4 GB | 4 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
PC requirements are written for a desktop at 1080p or higher. The Deck renders at 1280x800, so a GPU below the PC spec on paper doesn't mean it won't run: Valve's test is the one that counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Tyr?
Yes, Tyr is rated Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need manual tweaks such as graphics settings or the on-screen keyboard. On paper the Deck's GPU (4,550 pts) is 36% of the PC minimum GPU, but PC requirements assume 1080p and Valve tested it at the Deck's 800p.
What settings should I use for Tyr on Steam Deck?
For Tyr on Steam Deck, start from Valve's tested defaults at 800p and lower settings if the frame rate dips. On PC the game recommends a GeForce RTX 2060; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper.
Does Tyr have Steam Deck verified status?
Tyr is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. It works but doesn't meet every Verified criterion, so you may need some manual adjustments.
