Can Steam Deck Run Banished?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable — Works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Banished
Performance Grade
Overkill — Steam Deck crushes this
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
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) | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 2) | 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor | Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 0.244141 GB | 0.244141 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Banished?
Yes, Banished is marked Playable on Steam Deck. It works but may need manual adjustments like tweaking graphics settings or using the on-screen keyboard. Performance grade: S.
What settings should I use for Banished on Steam Deck?
For Banished on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends 512 MB DirectX 10 compatible card, 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 Banished have Steam Deck verified status?
Banished is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. This means it works but doesn't fully meet all of Valve's Verified criteria — you may need to make some manual adjustments.
