Can Steam Deck Run System Shock?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for System Shock
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 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better (3,300) | NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better (8,600) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better | Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 10 GB | 10 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run System Shock?
System Shock 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 System Shock on Steam Deck?
For System Shock on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-low at 800p, 30-40 fps. The game recommends NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB, 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 System Shock have Steam Deck verified status?
System Shock has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
