Can Steam Deck Run Elite Dangerous?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Elite Dangerous
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 GTX 470/AMD R7 240 | Nvidia GTX 770 / AMD Radeon R9 280X (6,750) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Quad Core CPU (4 x 2Ghz) | Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 25 GB | 25 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Elite Dangerous?
Elite Dangerous 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 Elite Dangerous on Steam Deck?
For Elite Dangerous on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-low at 800p, 30-40 fps. The game recommends Nvidia GTX 770, 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 Elite Dangerous have Steam Deck verified status?
Elite Dangerous has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
