Can Steam Deck Run TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials
Spec-based estimate
On paper its GPU is 99% of the PC minimum GPU. PC specs assume 1080p; the Deck plays at 800p and Valve's test is what counts.
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
Performance Estimate
Based on the Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, about a Radeon RX 560, 4,550 pts) at its native 1280x800. Real performance depends on the game's optimization and Proton.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | AMD Radeon R9 280 / Nvidia GTX 960 (4,600) | AMD Radeon R9 390x / Nvidia GTX 980 (9,150) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | AMD Ryzen 5 2500X / Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X / Intel Core i5 8600k | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16 GB | 20 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
PC requirements are written for a desktop at 1080p or higher. The Deck renders at 1280x800, so a GPU below the PC spec on paper doesn't mean it won't run: Valve's test is the one that counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials?
Yes, TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials is rated Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need manual tweaks such as graphics settings or the on-screen keyboard. On paper the Deck's GPU (4,550 pts) is 99% of the PC minimum GPU, but PC requirements assume 1080p and Valve tested it at the Deck's 800p.
What settings should I use for TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials on Steam Deck?
For TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials on Steam Deck, start from Valve's tested defaults at 800p and lower settings if the frame rate dips. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 980; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper.
Does TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials have Steam Deck verified status?
TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. It works but doesn't meet every Verified criterion, so you may need some manual adjustments.
