Can Steam Deck Run Square of Joy?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Square of Joy
Performance Grade
Playable — may need lower settings
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) | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (500) | Geforce GTX 970 / Radeon RX470 or better (8,600) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2 GHz Dual COre CPU | Intel i5, 2.4 Ghz or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 0.78125 GB | 0.78125 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Square of Joy?
Square of Joy has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is C (playable — may need lower settings).
What settings should I use for Square of Joy on Steam Deck?
For Square of Joy 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 Square of Joy have Steam Deck verified status?
Square of Joy has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
