Playable — Works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Squad
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 GTX 1060 6GB, AMD Radeon RX 580 with at least 6GB of VRAM (9,500) | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (19,810) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-8400, AMD Ryzen 3600 | Intel Core i5-12400, AMD Ryzen 5600 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 65 GB | 65 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Squad?
Yes, Squad is marked Playable on Steam Deck. It works but may need manual adjustments like tweaking graphics settings or using the on-screen keyboard. Performance grade: F.
What settings should I use for Squad on Steam Deck?
For Squad on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, 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 Squad have Steam Deck verified status?
Squad is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. This means it works but doesn't fully meet all of Valve's Verified criteria — you may need to make some manual adjustments.
