Can Steam Deck Run The Outer Worlds?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Outer Worlds
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 GTX 650 Ti or AMD HD 7850 (1,900) | GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 470 (9,500) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3-3225 or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T | Intel Core i7-7700K or Ryzen 5 1600 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 40 GB | 40 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Outer Worlds?
The Outer Worlds 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 Outer Worlds on Steam Deck?
For The Outer Worlds on Steam Deck, we recommend medium-low at 800p, 30-40 fps. The game recommends GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 470, 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 have Steam Deck verified status?
The Outer Worlds has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
