Unsupported — May not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for s&box
Performance Grade
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM (9,500) | RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600XT - 8GB VRAM (15,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Core i5-9600K / Ryzen 5 3600 | Core i7-10700F / Ryzen 7 5700 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 32 GB | Fail |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 12 GB | 50 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run s&box?
s&box is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "gold" which may indicate some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for s&box on Steam Deck?
For s&box on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends RTX 2060, 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 s&box have Steam Deck verified status?
No, s&box is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
