Can Steam Deck Run ARK: Survival Evolved?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for ARK: Survival Evolved
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) | NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better (3,300) | — | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 60 GB | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run ARK: Survival Evolved?
Yes. ARK: Survival Evolved 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 ARK: Survival Evolved on Steam Deck?
For ARK: Survival Evolved on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does ARK: Survival Evolved have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, ARK: Survival Evolved 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.
