Can Steam Deck Run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
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 GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 370 2GB (6,050) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB (9,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 40 GB | 50 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS?
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 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 "borked".
What settings should I use for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam Deck?
For PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB, 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 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS have Steam Deck verified status?
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
