Can Steam Deck Run SMS Returns?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for SMS Returns
Performance Grade
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB (DirectX 12 with Shader Model 6 support required) (9,500) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (8 GB VRAM) (25,040) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 40 GB | 40 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run SMS Returns?
SMS Returns has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is F (cannot run on steam deck).
What settings should I use for SMS Returns on Steam Deck?
For SMS Returns on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB, 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 SMS Returns have Steam Deck verified status?
SMS Returns has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
