Can Steam Deck Run Risk of Rain 2?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable — Works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Risk of Rain 2
Performance Grade
Overkill — Steam Deck crushes this
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) | GTX 580 / AMD HD 7870 | GTX 680 / AMD HD 7970 | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 4 GB | 4 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Risk of Rain 2?
Yes, Risk of Rain 2 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: S.
What settings should I use for Risk of Rain 2 on Steam Deck?
For Risk of Rain 2 on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends GTX 680, 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 Risk of Rain 2 have Steam Deck verified status?
Risk of Rain 2 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.
