Can Steam Deck Run Space Engineers?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Space Engineers
Spec-based estimate
Cannot run on Steam Deck
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
Performance Estimate
Based on the Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, about a Radeon RX 560, 4,550 pts) at its native 1280x800. Real performance depends on the game's optimization and Proton.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher (3,500) | Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher (12,550) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) | Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 35 GB | 35 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Space Engineers?
Space Engineers is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "gold", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Space Engineers on Steam Deck?
For Space Engineers on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 1070 GTX; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Space Engineers have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Space Engineers is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
