Can Steam Deck Run The Crimson Scales?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Crimson Scales
Spec-based estimate
Excellent: runs great on Steam Deck
Performance Estimate
Based on the Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, about a Radeon RX 560, 4,550 pts) at its native 1280x800. Real performance depends on the game's optimization and Proton.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | Integrated graphics with OpenGL 3.3 support (2,500) | Dedicated graphics card with 1 GB VRAM (2,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3-4130 / AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 1 GB | 1 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Crimson Scales?
The Crimson Scales has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is A (Smooth).
What settings should I use for The Crimson Scales on Steam Deck?
For The Crimson Scales on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a dedicated GPU with 1 GB of VRAM; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and meets that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does The Crimson Scales have Steam Deck verified status?
The Crimson Scales has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
