Can Steam Deck Run Hollow Knight: Silksong?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified — Runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Hollow Knight: Silksong
Performance Grade
Good — meets recommended 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 560 Ti (1GB), Radeon HD 7750 (1GB) | GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB), Radeon R9 380 (2GB) (6,350) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3-3240, AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-3470 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 8 GB | 8 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Hollow Knight: Silksong?
Yes! Hollow Knight: Silksong is Deck Verified by Valve — it runs perfectly on Steam Deck with full controller support and proper display. Our hardware analysis gives it a grade of B, meaning good — meets recommended specs.
What settings should I use for Hollow Knight: Silksong on Steam Deck?
For Hollow Knight: Silksong on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-high at 800p, 40-60 fps. The game recommends GeForce GTX 1050, 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 Hollow Knight: Silksong have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Hollow Knight: Silksong is officially Deck Verified by Valve. This means it meets all of Valve's compatibility criteria: proper controller support, readable text, full-screen display, and smooth performance on Steam Deck.
