Can Steam Deck Run AquaNox?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for AquaNox
Performance Grade
RAM only — GPU requirement unverified
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 3,800) | 16 MB AGP2X Video Card or better | 64 MB AGP4X DirectX 8.0 Class Hardware with VertexShaders V1.1 and PixelShaders V1.0 or better | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel P3 or AMD Athlon/Duron >400MHz | Intel P3 or AMD Athlon/Duron >700MHz or Intel P4 > 1000MHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 0.488281 GB | 0.78125 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run AquaNox?
AquaNox has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is S (overkill — steam deck crushes this).
What settings should I use for AquaNox on Steam Deck?
For AquaNox on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends 64 MB AGP4X DirectX 8.0 Class Hardware with VertexShaders V1.1 and PixelShaders V1.0 or better, 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 AquaNox have Steam Deck verified status?
AquaNox has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
