Can Steam Deck Run The Darkside Detective?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Darkside Detective
Performance Grade
Overkill — Steam Deck crushes this
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) | Intel HD (Integrated), GeForce 6 Series/Radeon R7 Series | GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series (or better) | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 3rd Gen i3/AMD FX-4100 Series | 4th Gen i3/1st Gen Ryzen | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 1 GB | 2 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Darkside Detective?
The Darkside Detective has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is S (overkill — steam deck crushes this).
What settings should I use for The Darkside Detective on Steam Deck?
For The Darkside Detective on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends GeForce 7 Series, 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 Darkside Detective have Steam Deck verified status?
The Darkside Detective has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
