Can Steam Deck Run Half Sword?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Half Sword
Performance Grade
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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 GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon RX 580 (9,500) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT (31,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700HQ, Ryzen 5 3500U | Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 15 GB | 15 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Half Sword?
Half Sword has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is F (cannot run on steam deck). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for Half Sword on Steam Deck?
For Half Sword on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 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 Half Sword have Steam Deck verified status?
Half Sword has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
