Unsupported — May not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for SCUM
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) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB (9,500) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 (15,050) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 80 GB | 80 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run SCUM?
SCUM is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "silver" which may indicate some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for SCUM on Steam Deck?
For SCUM on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 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 SCUM have Steam Deck verified status?
No, SCUM is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
