Can Steam Deck Run Airframe Ultra?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Airframe Ultra
Spec-based estimate
Risky: below the minimum 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) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (1 GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7750 (1 GB) / Intel HD Graphics 630 (1,300) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560 (4 GB) (6,350) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3-3220 / AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 1 GB | 1 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Airframe Ultra?
Airframe Ultra has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is D (Struggles). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for Airframe Ultra on Steam Deck?
For Airframe Ultra on Steam Deck we estimate: Low at 800p, sub-30 FPS likely. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB; 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 Airframe Ultra have Steam Deck verified status?
Airframe Ultra has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
