Can Steam Deck Run Tempest Rising?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Tempest Rising
Performance Grade
Cannot run 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 GTX 1060 3GB/6GB / AMD RX 580 8GB or better (9,500) | NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti 8GB / AMD 7600 XT 16GB or better (19,810) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-8600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or better | Intel Core i5-11600k / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 45 GB | 50 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Tempest Rising?
Tempest Rising has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is F (cannot run on steam deck).
What settings should I use for Tempest Rising on Steam Deck?
For Tempest Rising on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti 8GB, 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 Tempest Rising have Steam Deck verified status?
Tempest Rising has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
