Can Steam Deck Run Horizon?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Horizon
Performance Grade
Overkill — Steam Deck crushes this
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) | 512 MB Video Card w/Pixel Shader 3.0 Support | 1 GB ATI 4800 series or better, 1 GB NVIDIA 9800 or better (500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz | Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 10 GB | 10 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Horizon?
Horizon has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is S (overkill — steam deck crushes this).
What settings should I use for Horizon on Steam Deck?
For Horizon on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends 1 GB ATI 4800 series or better, and Steam Deck's GPU (RDNA 2, ~GTX 1050 Ti equivalent) meets that requirement. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Horizon have Steam Deck verified status?
Horizon has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
