Can Steam Deck Run Chained Together?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Chained Together
Spec-based estimate
Cannot run on Steam Deck
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
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) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or equivalent (7,950) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or equivalent (17,050) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-6600@ 3.1 GHz or AMD R5 1600X @ 3.5 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i5 10400 3.1 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2600x 3.1 GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 8 GB | 8 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Chained Together?
Chained Together is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "gold", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Chained Together on Steam Deck?
For Chained Together on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce RTX 3060; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Chained Together have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Chained Together is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
