Can Steam Deck Run Bayonetta?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Bayonetta
Performance Grade
Good — meets recommended specs
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) | Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB) | Radeon HD7870 / Geforce GTX 760 or more (VRAM 2GB or more) (5,350) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Core i3 3220 | Core i5 4460 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 20 GB | 20 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Bayonetta?
Bayonetta has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is B (good — meets recommended specs).
What settings should I use for Bayonetta on Steam Deck?
For Bayonetta on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-high at 800p, 40-60 fps. The game recommends Radeon HD7870, 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 Bayonetta have Steam Deck verified status?
Bayonetta has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
