Can Steam Deck Run The Dark Side Of Mars?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Dark Side Of Mars
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) | RTX 2060 (14,300) | RTX 3070 (21,750) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G | AMD Ryzen 7 5800x | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16 GB | 16 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Dark Side Of Mars?
The Dark Side Of Mars 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 The Dark Side Of Mars on Steam Deck?
For The Dark Side Of Mars on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends RTX 3070, 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 The Dark Side Of Mars have Steam Deck verified status?
The Dark Side Of Mars has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
