Can Steam Deck Run New Tales from the Borderlands?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for New Tales from the Borderlands
Performance Grade
Playable — may need lower settings
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 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB (6,050) | Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 590 8GB (9,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-4690K or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X | Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 30 GB | 30 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run New Tales from the Borderlands?
New Tales from the Borderlands has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is C (playable — may need lower settings).
What settings should I use for New Tales from the Borderlands on Steam Deck?
For New Tales from the Borderlands on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-low at 800p, 30-40 fps. The game recommends Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 590 8GB, 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 New Tales from the Borderlands have Steam Deck verified status?
New Tales from the Borderlands has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
