Can Steam Deck Run Beat Saber?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Beat Saber
Performance Grade
Playable — may need lower settings
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 GTX 960 or equivalent (6,050) | Nvidia GTX 1060 or equivalent (9,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5 Sandy Bridge or equivalent | Intel Core i7 Skylake or equivalent | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 0.195312 GB | 0.195312 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Beat Saber?
Beat Saber has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is C (playable — may need lower settings).
What settings should I use for Beat Saber on Steam Deck?
For Beat Saber on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-low at 800p, 30-40 fps. The game recommends Nvidia GTX 1060 or equivalent, 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 Beat Saber have Steam Deck verified status?
Beat Saber has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
