Can Steam Deck Run Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Spec-based estimate
Playable: may need lower settings
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
Performance Estimate
Based on the Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, about a Radeon RX 560, 4,550 pts) at its native 1280x800. Real performance depends on the game's optimization and Proton.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | NVIDIA®GeForce® GTX 960 / 2GB VRAM or AMD Radeon RX 560 / 2GB VRAM (6,050) | NVIDIA®GeForce® GTX 960 / 2GB VRAM or AMD Radeon RX 560 / 2GB VRAM (6,050) | Tight |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel® Core™ i5-3470 3.20 GHz or AMD FX-6300™ or better | Intel® Core™ i5-4460 3.20 GHz or AMD FX-8300™ or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 28 GB | 28 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
PC requirements are written for a desktop at 1080p or higher. The Deck renders at 1280x800, so a GPU below the PC spec on paper doesn't mean it won't run: Valve's test is the one that counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin?
Yes. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is Deck Verified by Valve: it runs well on Steam Deck with full controller support and readable text. Our spec-based estimate: C (Tight).
What settings should I use for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin on Steam Deck?
For Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin on Steam Deck we estimate: Medium-Low at 800p, 30-40 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 960; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is officially Deck Verified by Valve. It meets all of Valve's compatibility criteria: controller support, readable text, full-screen display and good performance on Steam Deck.
