Can Steam Deck Run Between the Stars?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Between the Stars
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum 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) | GeForce GTX 660 Ti / Radeon R9 270X (2,900) | GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 470 (9,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3-4330 @ 3.50GHz / AMD FX-4330 | Intel Core i5-2500K @ 3.30GHz / AMD FX-6300 Six-Core | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 5 GB | 5 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Between the Stars?
Between the Stars has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is D (risky — below minimum specs).
What settings should I use for Between the Stars on Steam Deck?
For Between the Stars on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends GeForce GTX 1060, 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 Between the Stars have Steam Deck verified status?
Between the Stars has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
