Can Steam Deck Run Control Ultimate Edition?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified — Runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Control Ultimate Edition
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum specs
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
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) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 / AMD Radeon R9 280X (8,450) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660/1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 AMD | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 2060 (12,450) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD FX 4350 | Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 42 GB | 42 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Control Ultimate Edition?
Yes! Control Ultimate Edition is Deck Verified by Valve — it runs perfectly on Steam Deck with full controller support and proper display. Our hardware analysis gives it a grade of D, meaning risky — below minimum specs.
What settings should I use for Control Ultimate Edition on Steam Deck?
For Control Ultimate Edition on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, 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 Control Ultimate Edition have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Control Ultimate Edition is officially Deck Verified by Valve. This means it meets all of Valve's compatibility criteria: proper controller support, readable text, full-screen display, and smooth performance on Steam Deck.
