Can Steam Deck Run The Universim?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for The Universim
Performance Grade
Cannot run on Steam Deck
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) | GTX 780/880M/960/1050Ti/1660/2060 or AMD R9 290 / RX 570. Intel Graphics not supported. (7,650) | GTX 980/1070/2070/3060 or RX Vega 64/5700/6800 or better (9,250) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2.6 Ghz - 4 Cores Mid Range CPU or Higher | 6 or 8+ Physical cores CPU @ 3.5GHz+ | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 16 GB | 32 GB | Fail |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 20 GB | 20 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run The Universim?
The Universim has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is F (cannot run on steam deck).
What settings should I use for The Universim on Steam Deck?
For The Universim on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends GTX 980, 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 Universim have Steam Deck verified status?
The Universim has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
