Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Rivage
Spec-based estimate
On paper its GPU is 35% of the PC minimum GPU. PC specs assume 1080p; the Deck plays at 800p and Valve's test is what counts.
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 1070 Ti / AMD RX Vega 56 (13,100) | NVIDIA RTX 3060 12 GB / AMD RX 6700 XT (17,050) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-9400F / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-11400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 32 GB | Below |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 12 GB | 12 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
PC requirements are written for a desktop at 1080p or higher. The Deck renders at 1280x800, so a GPU below the PC spec on paper doesn't mean it won't run: Valve's test is the one that counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Rivage?
Yes, Rivage is rated Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need manual tweaks such as graphics settings or the on-screen keyboard. On paper the Deck's GPU (4,550 pts) is 35% of the PC minimum GPU, but PC requirements assume 1080p and Valve tested it at the Deck's 800p.
What settings should I use for Rivage on Steam Deck?
For Rivage on Steam Deck, start from Valve's tested defaults at 800p and lower settings if the frame rate dips. On PC the game recommends a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper.
Does Rivage have Steam Deck verified status?
Rivage is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. It works but doesn't meet every Verified criterion, so you may need some manual adjustments.
