Can Steam Deck Run Rivals of Aether?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Verified: runs great on Steam Deck
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Rivals of Aether
Spec-based estimate
Overkill: Steam Deck crushes this
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) | DirectX Compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory (1,500) | DirectX Compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory (1,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 1.2GHz processor | 1.4GHz processor or faster | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 512 MB | 1 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 300 MB | 300 MB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Rivals of Aether?
Yes. Rivals of Aether is Deck Verified by Valve: it runs well on Steam Deck with full controller support and readable text. Our spec-based estimate: S (Overkill).
What settings should I use for Rivals of Aether on Steam Deck?
For Rivals of Aether on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GPU with 32 MB of VRAM; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and meets that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Rivals of Aether have Steam Deck verified status?
Yes, Rivals of Aether is officially Deck Verified by Valve. It meets all of Valve's compatibility criteria: controller support, readable text, full-screen display and good performance on Steam Deck.
