Can Steam Deck Run Deep Rock Galactic?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable — Works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Deep Rock Galactic
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) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870 | NVIDIA 970 / AMD Radeon 290 | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel i5, 3rd gen (or equivalent) | Intel i5, 7th gen (or equivalent) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 3 GB | 3 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Deep Rock Galactic?
Yes, Deep Rock Galactic is marked Playable on Steam Deck. It works but may need manual adjustments like tweaking graphics settings or using the on-screen keyboard. Performance grade: S.
What settings should I use for Deep Rock Galactic on Steam Deck?
For Deep Rock Galactic on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends NVIDIA 970, 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 Deep Rock Galactic have Steam Deck verified status?
Deep Rock Galactic is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. This means it works but doesn't fully meet all of Valve's Verified criteria — you may need to make some manual adjustments.
