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Can Steam Deck Run SCUM?

Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis

Unsupported — May not work

Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for SCUM

F

Performance Grade

Cannot run on Steam Deck

Silver

ProtonDB Rating

Community Linux/Deck compatibility

Performance Estimate

Estimated Settings Unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements

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.