Can Steam Deck Run The Drone Racing League Simulator?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Drone Racing League Simulator
Performance Grade
Playable — may need lower settings
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 GeForce GTX 650 (2GB) or better (1,300) | Nvidia GTX 1060 and above (9,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-4460 (2.70 GHz) or better | Intel Core i5-7300U or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 15 GB | 20 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Drone Racing League Simulator?
The Drone Racing League Simulator has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is C (playable — may need lower settings).
What settings should I use for The Drone Racing League Simulator on Steam Deck?
For The Drone Racing League Simulator on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-low at 800p, 30-40 fps. The game recommends Nvidia GTX 1060 and above, 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 Drone Racing League Simulator have Steam Deck verified status?
The Drone Racing League Simulator has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.