Can Steam Deck Run DOOM Eternal?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for DOOM Eternal
Performance Grade
Playable — may need lower settings
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 1050Ti (4GB), GTX 1060 (3GB), GTX 1650 (4GB) or AMD Radeon R9 280(3GB), AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB), RX 470 (4GB) (9,500) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), NVIDIA GeForce 970 (4GB), AMD RX 480 (8GB) (9,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5 @ 3.3 GHz or better, or AMD Ryzen 3 @ 3.1 GHz or better | Intel Core i7-6700K or better, or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 80 GB | 80 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run DOOM Eternal?
DOOM Eternal has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is C (playable — may need lower settings). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for DOOM Eternal on Steam Deck?
For DOOM Eternal on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-low at 800p, 30-40 fps. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 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 DOOM Eternal have Steam Deck verified status?
DOOM Eternal has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
