Can Steam Deck Run The Surge 2?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Surge 2
Performance Grade
Risky — below minimum specs
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) | 2 GB, AMD Radeon R9 280 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (4,600) | 6 GB, AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti (11,350) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD FX-8320 (3.5 GHz) / Intel i5-4690K (3.5 GHz) | AMD FX-8370 (4.0 GHz) / Intel Core i7-3820 (3.6 GHz) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 20 GB | 20 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Surge 2?
The Surge 2 has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is D (risky — below minimum specs).
What settings should I use for The Surge 2 on Steam Deck?
For The Surge 2 on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends 6 GB, 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 Surge 2 have Steam Deck verified status?
The Surge 2 has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
