Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Zero-K
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) | 512 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (GeForce 8800 or equivalent); integrated cards may not work | 2048 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (high GT 500 series or equivalent) | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2.0 GHz dual core CPU with SSE (Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent) | 3.0 GHz quad core CPU (Intel Core i5 or equivalent) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 6 GB | 8 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Zero-K?
Zero-K 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 Zero-K on Steam Deck?
For Zero-K on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends 2048 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support, 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 Zero-K have Steam Deck verified status?
Zero-K has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
