Can Steam Deck Run Per Aspera?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Per Aspera
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum specs
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 1050ti / AMD Radeon RX 570 (7,750) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (12,550) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-7400 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 10 GB | 10 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Per Aspera?
Per Aspera has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is D (risky — below minimum specs).
What settings should I use for Per Aspera on Steam Deck?
For Per Aspera on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 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 Per Aspera have Steam Deck verified status?
Per Aspera has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
