Can Steam Deck Run Whispers of a Machine?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Whispers of a Machine
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) | 640 x 360 32 bit | DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 300 MHz Processor | 1 GHz or faster x86 or x64 processor | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 0.125 GB | 2 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 0.78125 GB | 0.78125 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Whispers of a Machine?
Whispers of a Machine 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 Whispers of a Machine on Steam Deck?
For Whispers of a Machine on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver, 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 Whispers of a Machine have Steam Deck verified status?
Whispers of a Machine has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
