Can Steam Deck Run No Man's Sky?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for No Man's Sky
Performance Grade
Playable — may need lower settings
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 GTX 1060 3GB, AMD RX 470 4GB, Intel UHD graphics 630 (9,500) | — | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3 | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 15 GB | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run No Man's Sky?
No Man's Sky has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is C (playable — may need lower settings). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for No Man's Sky on Steam Deck?
For No Man's Sky on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-low at 800p, 30-40 fps. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does No Man's Sky have Steam Deck verified status?
No Man's Sky has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
