Can Steam Deck Run Tears of Metal?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Tears of Metal
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum specs
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) | GeForce GTX 1070 or equivalent (12,550) | GeForce RTX Series 20 | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Dual Core 2.4GHz | Quad Core - 3GHz | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 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 Tears of Metal?
Tears of Metal has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is D (risky — below minimum specs).
What settings should I use for Tears of Metal on Steam Deck?
For Tears of Metal on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends GeForce RTX Series 20, 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 Tears of Metal have Steam Deck verified status?
Tears of Metal has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
