Can Steam Deck Run SteamVR?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for SteamVR
Performance Grade
Excellent — runs great 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 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better (8,600) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480 equivalent or better (9,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run SteamVR?
SteamVR has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is A (excellent — runs great on steam deck).
What settings should I use for SteamVR on Steam Deck?
For SteamVR on Steam Deck, we recommend high at 800p, 50-60 fps. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 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 SteamVR have Steam Deck verified status?
SteamVR has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
