Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Cells
Spec-based estimate
Excellent: runs great on Steam Deck
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) | Integrated graphics (2,500) | Integrated graphics (2,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Any modern CPU | Any modern CPU | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1 GB | 1 MB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 150 MB | 250 MB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Cells?
Cells has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is A (Smooth).
What settings should I use for Cells on Steam Deck?
For Cells on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a integrated graphics; 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 Cells have Steam Deck verified status?
Cells has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
