Can Steam Deck Run Gold Mining Simulator?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Gold Mining Simulator
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum specs
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 760 (5,350) | NVidia GeForce GTX 970 (8,600) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i7 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 19 GB | 19 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Gold Mining Simulator?
Gold Mining Simulator has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is D (risky — below minimum specs).
What settings should I use for Gold Mining Simulator on Steam Deck?
For Gold Mining Simulator on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends NVidia GeForce GTX 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 Gold Mining Simulator have Steam Deck verified status?
Gold Mining Simulator has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.