Can Steam Deck Run The Outer Worlds 2?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Outer Worlds 2
Performance Grade
Cannot run on Steam Deck
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
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) | AMD RX 5700 / Nvidia GTX 1070 / Intel Arc A580 (15,050) | AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT / Nvidia RTX 3080 (24,750) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i7-10700K | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 110 GB | 110 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Outer Worlds 2?
The Outer Worlds 2 has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is F (cannot run on steam deck). ProtonDB rates it as "gold".
What settings should I use for The Outer Worlds 2 on Steam Deck?
For The Outer Worlds 2 on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, 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 Outer Worlds 2 have Steam Deck verified status?
The Outer Worlds 2 has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
