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Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Rust
Spec-based estimate
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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) | AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580 (7,550) | AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580 (17,050) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 12 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 45 GB | 45 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Rust?
Rust is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "silver", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Rust on Steam Deck?
For Rust on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce RTX 3060; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Rust have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Rust is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
