Can Steam Deck Run Cult of the Yellow King?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Cult of the Yellow King
Spec-based estimate
Playable: may need lower settings
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) | Intel HD 530, GeForce GTX 750, or Radeon R7 260X (2,900) | GeForce GTX 1050, Radeon RX 460, or Intel Iris Xe (5,450) | Tight |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3-6100 or AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 1 GB | 1 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Cult of the Yellow King?
Cult of the Yellow King has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is C (Tight).
What settings should I use for Cult of the Yellow King on Steam Deck?
For Cult of the Yellow King on Steam Deck we estimate: Medium-Low at 800p, 30-40 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 1050; 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 Cult of the Yellow King have Steam Deck verified status?
Cult of the Yellow King has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
