Can Steam Deck Run Village in the Shade?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Village in the Shade
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) | GeForce GTX 750 Ti (3,700) | GeForce GTX 1650 (7,950) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-6400 | Intel Core i5-12500 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 9 GB | 9 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Village in the Shade?
Village in the Shade 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 Village in the Shade on Steam Deck?
For Village in the Shade on Steam Deck, we recommend low at 800p, sub-30 fps likely. The game recommends GeForce GTX 1650, 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 Village in the Shade have Steam Deck verified status?
Village in the Shade has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
