Can Steam Deck Run The Survivalists?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Survivalists
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) | DirectX 11 Graphics Adapter with 1 GB VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB | AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1 GB | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 | AMD Phenom II X2 550 | Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Survivalists?
The Survivalists 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 Survivalists on Steam Deck?
For The Survivalists on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends Nvidia GeForce GTS 450, 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 Survivalists have Steam Deck verified status?
The Survivalists has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
