Can Steam Deck Run Timberborn?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Timberborn
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) | GeForce GTX 950, Radeon R9 380 or similar (5,250) | GeForce RTX 2070, Radeon RX 5700 or similar (17,600) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 4-core 1.7 GHz or better | 4-core 2.9 GHz or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 3 GB | 5 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Timberborn?
Timberborn 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 "platinum".
What settings should I use for Timberborn on Steam Deck?
For Timberborn on Steam Deck, we recommend unplayable — does not meet minimum requirements. The game recommends GeForce RTX 2070, 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 Timberborn have Steam Deck verified status?
Timberborn has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
