Can Steam Deck Run Google Earth VR?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Google Earth VR
Performance Grade
Playable — may need lower settings
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 970, AMD Radeon R9 Fury equivalent or better (8,600) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 or better (9,250) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel i5-6400 equivalent or better | Intel i7-6700 equivalent or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 4 GB | 8 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Google Earth VR?
Google Earth VR has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is C (playable — may need lower settings).
What settings should I use for Google Earth VR on Steam Deck?
For Google Earth VR on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-low at 800p, 30-40 fps. The game recommends Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 or better, 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 Google Earth VR have Steam Deck verified status?
Google Earth VR has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
