Can Steam Deck Run Apex Drift?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Apex Drift
Performance Grade
Cannot run on Steam Deck
Performance Estimate
Based on Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, ~3800 score) at native 1280x800 resolution. Actual performance may vary based on game optimization and Proton compatibility.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 3,800) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (8,600) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6 (18,050) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-4690K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 7500F | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Apex Drift?
Apex Drift has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is F (cannot run on steam deck).
What settings should I use for Apex Drift on Steam Deck?
For Apex Drift on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6, and Steam Deck's GPU (RDNA 2, ~GTX 1050 Ti equivalent) falls below that requirement. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Apex Drift have Steam Deck verified status?
Apex Drift has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
