Can Steam Deck Run Permafrost?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Permafrost
Spec-based estimate
Cannot run on Steam Deck
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
Performance Estimate
Based on the Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, about a Radeon RX 560, 4,550 pts) at its native 1280x800. Real performance depends on the game's optimization and Proton.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 590 8GB (9,500) | Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT 12GB (22,430) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5 8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 | Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 30 GB | 30 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Permafrost?
Permafrost has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is F (Won't run). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for Permafrost on Steam Deck?
For Permafrost on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Permafrost have Steam Deck verified status?
Permafrost has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
