Can Steam Deck Run Scrap Mechanic?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Scrap Mechanic
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum specs
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) | Intel HD Graphics 520 or a dedicated graphics card with 2 GB memory and DirectX feature level 10.1 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (8,600) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2.6 GHz Dual Core | Intel Core i5 6600K | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 15 GB | 15 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Scrap Mechanic?
Scrap Mechanic has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is D (risky — below minimum specs). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for Scrap Mechanic on Steam Deck?
For Scrap Mechanic on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, 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 Scrap Mechanic have Steam Deck verified status?
Scrap Mechanic has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
