Can Steam Deck Run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Spec-based estimate
Excellent: runs great 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 465 / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870 (1,900) | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 (2,900) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD® A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel® Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz | AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 23 GB | 23 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?
Yes. DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is Deck Verified by Valve: it runs well on Steam Deck with full controller support and readable text. Our spec-based estimate: A (Smooth).
What settings should I use for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on Steam Deck?
For DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 750; 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 DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is officially Deck Verified by Valve. It meets all of Valve's compatibility criteria: controller support, readable text, full-screen display and good performance on Steam Deck.
