Can Steam Deck Run Kerbal Space Program 2?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Kerbal Space Program 2
Performance Grade
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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 RTX 2060 w/ 6GB VRAM, nVidia GTX 1070 Ti w/8GB VRAM, AMD Radeon 5600XT w/ 6GB VRAM (14,300) | nVidia GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (25,040) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD Athlon X4 845 @3.5 GHz or Intel Core i5 6400 @ 2.7 GHz | Intel i5-11500 @ 2.7GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core @ 3.6GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 12 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 45 GB | 60 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Kerbal Space Program 2?
Kerbal Space Program 2 has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is F (cannot run on steam deck).
What settings should I use for Kerbal Space Program 2 on Steam Deck?
For Kerbal Space Program 2 on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends nVidia GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, 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 Kerbal Space Program 2 have Steam Deck verified status?
Kerbal Space Program 2 has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
