Playable — Works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Raft
Performance Grade
Good — meets recommended 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) | GeForce GTX 700 series or similar | GeForce GTX 1050 series or similar (6,350) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5 2.6GHz or similar | Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz or similar | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 6 GB | 8 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 Raft?
Yes, Raft is marked Playable on Steam Deck. It works but may need manual adjustments like tweaking graphics settings or using the on-screen keyboard. Performance grade: B.
What settings should I use for Raft on Steam Deck?
For Raft on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-high at 800p, 40-60 fps. The game recommends GeForce GTX 1050 series or similar, 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 Raft have Steam Deck verified status?
Raft is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. This means it works but doesn't fully meet all of Valve's Verified criteria — you may need to make some manual adjustments.
