Can Steam Deck Run BONELAB?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for BONELAB
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) | GTX 1070 / 1660TI (6GB VRAM) (13,100) | We recommend a 2070/2060super/1080ti or greater so you can have headroom to play with. Any GPU that ran Boneworks well should be great. | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel i5 7600 3.5ghz+ | Intel i7 9700k or greater, 3.6 ghz+ | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 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 BONELAB?
BONELAB 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 BONELAB on Steam Deck?
For BONELAB on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends We recommend a 2070, 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 BONELAB have Steam Deck verified status?
BONELAB has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
