Can Steam Deck Run The Excavation of Hob's Barrow?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
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) | 640x360, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum | Direct3D, OpenGL, DirectX 5 | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Pentium or higher | 2.7 GHz Dual Core (and above, can run on single core) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 1 GB | 2 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 2 GB | 2 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Excavation of Hob's Barrow?
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow 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 Excavation of Hob's Barrow on Steam Deck?
For The Excavation of Hob's Barrow on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends Direct3D, 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 Excavation of Hob's Barrow have Steam Deck verified status?
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
