Can Steam Deck Run Nex Machina?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Nex Machina
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) | 2 GB Video RAM - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon R9 270 (5,350) | 4 GB Video RAM - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 390 (8,600) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-4690 or AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-4690 or AMD FX-4300 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 1 GB | 1 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Nex Machina?
Nex Machina 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 Nex Machina on Steam Deck?
For Nex Machina on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-low at 800p, 30-40 fps. The game recommends 4 GB Video RAM - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 390, 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 Nex Machina have Steam Deck verified status?
Nex Machina has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
