Can Steam Deck Run SCP: The Foundation?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for SCP: The Foundation
Performance Grade
Good — meets recommended specs
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) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB GDDR5 / AMD RX 560 4GB GDDR5 (2,400) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5 / AMD Radeon R9 280X 3GB GDDR5 (6,350) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 @3.0GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 840T @2.9GHz | Intel Core i7 4770 @3.4GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X @3.8GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 3 GB | 3 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run SCP: The Foundation?
SCP: The Foundation has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is B (good — meets recommended specs).
What settings should I use for SCP: The Foundation on Steam Deck?
For SCP: The Foundation on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-high at 800p, 40-60 fps. The game recommends Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5, 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 SCP: The Foundation have Steam Deck verified status?
SCP: The Foundation has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
