Can Steam Deck Run Shape of Dreams?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Shape of Dreams
Performance Grade
Playable — may need lower settings
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) | GeForce GTX 960 (2048 MB) / AMD Radeon R9 280 (2048 MB) (6,050) | GeForce GTX 970 (2048 MB) / Radeon R9 Fury (4096 MB) (8,600) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-6400 / AMD FX-8320 | Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 12 GB | 12 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Shape of Dreams?
Shape of Dreams has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is C (playable — may need lower settings). ProtonDB rates it as "platinum".
What settings should I use for Shape of Dreams on Steam Deck?
For Shape of Dreams on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-low at 800p, 30-40 fps. The game recommends 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 Shape of Dreams have Steam Deck verified status?
Shape of Dreams has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
