Can Steam Deck Run BioShock Infinite?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for BioShock Infinite
Performance Grade
Overkill — Steam Deck crushes this
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) | DirectX10 Compatible ATI Radeon HD 3870 / NVIDIA 8800 GT / Intel HD 3000 Integrated Graphics | DirectX11 Compatible, AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core 2 DUO 2.4 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 2.7 GHz | Quad Core Processor | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 20 GB | 30 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run BioShock Infinite?
BioShock Infinite has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is S (overkill — steam deck crushes this).
What settings should I use for BioShock Infinite on Steam Deck?
For BioShock Infinite on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends DirectX11 Compatible, 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 BioShock Infinite have Steam Deck verified status?
BioShock Infinite has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
