Is Bodycam playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
Bodycam runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
Bodycam runs on the Steam Deck, but performance can struggle. Valve lists it as Unsupported due to its performance on the Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Gold on ProtonDB across 78 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
- Developer
- Reissad Studio
- Publisher
- Reissad Studio
- Release
- June 7, 2024
- Price
- $33.32
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, Intel Core i7-9700K
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB)
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3800X, Intel Core i7-10700K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8 GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12 GB)
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Recommended
Steam Deck compatibility
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 78 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
Bodycam performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 1 Steam Deck community reports. These are the framerates players actually settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum. Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
Battery & recommended settings
- Recommended preset
- default
- Typical power draw
- ~18 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 9.0-4 Steamos version 3.7
Tips for playing Bodycam on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Bodycam playable on Steam Deck?
Bodycam runs on the Steam Deck, but performance can struggle. Valve lists it as Unsupported due to its performance on the Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Gold on ProtonDB across 78 reports.
›Is Bodycam Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Bodycam as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Bodycam get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Bodycam at ~30 fps (based on 1 community reports). These are usually the framerate players settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum.
›How long does the battery last playing Bodycam on Steam Deck?
Battery life isn't fixed — it depends on your brightness, TDP cap and framerate target, typically landing anywhere from 2 to 6 hours on the Steam Deck. We don't have a measured figure for Bodycam specifically.
›Can you play Bodycam multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — Bodycam has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
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Community configurations
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