Can Steam Deck Run Neon Boost?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Neon Boost
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum specs
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 GTX 750 (2,900) | Nvidia GTX 980 (9,250) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher | Intel i7 CPU @ 2.6GHz or higher | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2 GB | 2 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Neon Boost?
Neon Boost has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is D (risky — below minimum specs).
What settings should I use for Neon Boost on Steam Deck?
For Neon Boost on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends Nvidia GTX 980, 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 Neon Boost have Steam Deck verified status?
Neon Boost has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
