Can Steam Deck Run Dead by Daylight?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Dead by Daylight
Performance Grade
Overkill — Steam Deck crushes this
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) | DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB | DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 | Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 50 GB | 50 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Dead by Daylight?
Dead by Daylight has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is S (overkill — steam deck crushes this). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for Dead by Daylight on Steam Deck?
For Dead by Daylight on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM, 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 Dead by Daylight have Steam Deck verified status?
Dead by Daylight has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
