Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Krita
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) | — | Modern GPU capable of running latest Vulkan or Direct3D. | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 1.6 Ghz Dual-core CPU | >4.0 GHz Quad-core CPU | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 1 GB | 15 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Krita?
Krita has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is B (good — meets recommended specs). ProtonDB rates it as "platinum".
What settings should I use for Krita on Steam Deck?
For Krita on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-high at 800p, 40-60 fps. The game recommends Modern GPU capable of running latest Vulkan or Direct3D., 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 Krita have Steam Deck verified status?
Krita has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
