Can Steam Deck Run Goat Simulator?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Goat Simulator
Performance Grade
Overkill — Steam Deck crushes this
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) | Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM | Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB VRAM | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor | 2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2 GB | 2 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Goat Simulator?
Goat Simulator has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is S (overkill — steam deck crushes this).
What settings should I use for Goat Simulator on Steam Deck?
For Goat Simulator on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends Shader Model 3.0, 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 Goat Simulator have Steam Deck verified status?
Goat Simulator has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
