Can Steam Deck Run Gloomhaven?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable — Works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Gloomhaven
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum specs
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) | GeForce GTX 760, Radeon R9 280, or above (5,350) | GeForce GTX 1070, Radeon RX Vega 64, or above (13,100) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-3470, AMD Ryzen 3 1200, or above | Intel Core i5-11400, AMD Ryzen 5 3600, or above | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 14 GB | 14 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Gloomhaven?
Yes, Gloomhaven 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: D.
What settings should I use for Gloomhaven on Steam Deck?
For Gloomhaven on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends GeForce GTX 1070, 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 Gloomhaven have Steam Deck verified status?
Gloomhaven 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.
