Can Steam Deck Run Blackout?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Blackout
Spec-based estimate
Overkill: Steam Deck crushes this
Performance Estimate
Based on the Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, about a Radeon RX 560, 4,550 pts) at its native 1280x800. Real performance depends on the game's optimization and Proton.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | DirectX 11 compatible, 256 MB VRAM (1,500) | DirectX 11 compatible, 512 MB VRAM (1,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Dual-core 2.0 GHz | Dual-core 2.5 GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 500 MB | 500 MB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Blackout?
Blackout has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is S (Overkill).
What settings should I use for Blackout on Steam Deck?
For Blackout on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a DirectX 11 GPU with 512 MB of VRAM; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and meets that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Blackout have Steam Deck verified status?
Blackout has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
