Can Steam Deck Run Hollow Knight?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified — Runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Hollow Knight
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 | 9 GB | 9 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Hollow Knight?
Yes! Hollow Knight 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 on Steam Deck?
For Hollow Knight 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 have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Hollow Knight 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.
