Can Steam Deck Run MapleStory?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for MapleStory
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 9600 GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5670 | GeForce® GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570 and above (6,350) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo @ 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 @ 3.0GHz | Intel® Core™ i3 @ 4.0GHz or AMD Ryzen™ 3 @ 3.5GHz or higher | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 50 GB | 50 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run MapleStory?
MapleStory 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 "borked".
What settings should I use for MapleStory on Steam Deck?
For MapleStory on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-high at 800p, 40-60 fps. The game recommends GeForce® GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570 and above, 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 MapleStory have Steam Deck verified status?
MapleStory has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
