Can Steam Deck Run Synth Riders?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Synth Riders
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) | Nvidia GTX 960 or equivalent (6,050) | Nvidia GTX 1060 or equivalent (9,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5 Sandy Bridge or equivalent | Intel Core i7 Skylake or equivalent | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2.92969 GB | 2.92969 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Synth Riders?
Synth Riders 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 Synth Riders on Steam Deck?
For Synth Riders on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-low at 800p, 30-40 fps. The game recommends Nvidia GTX 1060 or equivalent, 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 Synth Riders have Steam Deck verified status?
Synth Riders has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
