Can Steam Deck Run Marvel Rivals?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Marvel Rivals
Performance Grade
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 / Intel Arc A380 (9,500) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Super) / AMD RX 5700-XT / Intel Arc A750 (15,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 70 GB | 70 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Marvel Rivals?
Marvel Rivals has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is F (cannot run on steam deck). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for Marvel Rivals on Steam Deck?
For Marvel Rivals on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, 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 Marvel Rivals have Steam Deck verified status?
Marvel Rivals has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
