Can Steam Deck Run Nuclear Option?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Nuclear Option
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum specs
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) | 2GB DirectX 11 supported GPU | GTX 970 or equivalent (8,600) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7600K CPU or similar | Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7600K CPU or similar | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2 GB | 4 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Nuclear Option?
Nuclear Option has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is D (risky — below minimum specs). ProtonDB rates it as "platinum".
What settings should I use for Nuclear Option on Steam Deck?
For Nuclear Option on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends GTX 970 or equivalent, 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 Nuclear Option have Steam Deck verified status?
Nuclear Option has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
