Can Steam Deck Run What Never Was?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for What Never Was
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) | DX11 compatible video card | — | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Dual Core Processor, 2.5 GHz or higher | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | — | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 0.683594 GB | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run What Never Was?
What Never Was 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 What Never Was on Steam Deck?
For What Never Was on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does What Never Was have Steam Deck verified status?
What Never Was has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
