Can Steam Deck Run Star Trek Online?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Star Trek Online
Spec-based estimate
Playable: may need lower settings
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) | NVidia GeForce GTX 4xx, ATI/AMD Radeon HD 5xxx, or Intel HD Graphics 4xxx (Direct3D Hardware Feature Level 11) (1,300) | NVidia GeForce GTX 9xx or AMD Radeon RX 4xx or better (5,250) | Tight |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Core 2 Duo 2.2Ghz (or equivalent AMD CPU) | Core i5-6xxx Quad Core or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 6 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 21 GB | 21 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
PC requirements are written for a desktop at 1080p or higher. The Deck renders at 1280x800, so a GPU below the PC spec on paper doesn't mean it won't run: Valve's test is the one that counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Star Trek Online?
Yes, Star Trek Online is rated Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need manual tweaks such as graphics settings or the on-screen keyboard. Our spec-based estimate: C (Tight).
What settings should I use for Star Trek Online on Steam Deck?
For Star Trek Online on Steam Deck we estimate: Medium-Low at 800p, 30-40 FPS. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Star Trek Online have Steam Deck verified status?
Star Trek Online is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. It works but doesn't meet every Verified criterion, so you may need some manual adjustments.
