Can Steam Deck Run Outbound?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified — Runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Outbound
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) | NVIDIA GTX 1050 | AMD RX 570 or equivalent (6,350) | NVIDIA RTX 3060 | AMD RX 7600XT or better (19,810) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3 10100F | Ryzen 3 3100 or equivalent | Intel i3-12100F | Ryzen 7 1700 or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16 GB | 16 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Outbound?
Yes! Outbound is Deck Verified by Valve — it runs perfectly on Steam Deck with full controller support and proper display. Our hardware analysis gives it a grade of D, meaning risky — below minimum specs.
What settings should I use for Outbound on Steam Deck?
For Outbound on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends NVIDIA RTX 3060 | AMD RX 7600XT or better, 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 Outbound have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Outbound is officially Deck Verified by Valve. This means it meets all of Valve's compatibility criteria: proper controller support, readable text, full-screen display, and smooth performance on Steam Deck.
