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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel on Steam Deck

Is Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel playable on Steam Deck?

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Steam Deck verdict

Runs great

Yes — Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel runs great on the Steam Deck.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel runs great on the Steam Deck. Valve rates it Playable on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Gold on ProtonDB across 82 reports. As a action game with full controller support, it's a comfortable fit for handheld play.

Game info

Genres
Action, RPG
Developer
2K Australia, Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Linux)
Publisher
2K, Aspyr (Linux)
Release
October 13, 2014
Price
$3.99
Metacritic
75

System requirements

Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP3
  • Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 / ATI Radeon HD 2600
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 13 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compliant
  • Additional Notes: Other Requirements & Supports: Initial installation requires one time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, directX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only). Windows Imaging Component (Windows XP 64-Bit only)
Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7/Win 8
  • Processor: 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 c Compliant

Is Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel compatible with Steam Deck?

Does it run?

Valve rating
Playable
Runs great after minor tweaks

Community rating · 82 reports (ProtonDB)

Does it run well?

Runs well with the default settings.

  • ✓Shows a launcher / extra setup step
  • ✓On-screen keyboard doesn't pop up automatically
  • ✓Full controller support out of the box
  • ✓Controller glyphs match the Deck
  • ✓Interface text is legible
  • ✓Good performance with default settings
  • ✓External controllers not supported for the main player

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel performance & FPS on Steam Deck

~40 fpsreported by players

Based on 2 Steam Deck community reports. These are the framerates players actually settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum. Runs well with the default settings.

Battery & recommended settings

Estimated battery life

5h 53mat 30 fps5h 30mat 40 fps3h 59mat 60 fps
Recommended preset
high
Typical power draw
~9 W

💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version native Steamos version 3.5

Tips for playing Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel on Steam Deck

  • •You may need to click through a launcher each time you start the game.
  • •Open the on-screen keyboard manually with STEAM + X when you need to type.
  • •Default settings already run well — no major tweaks needed to play comfortably.

Frequently asked questions

›Is Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel playable on Steam Deck?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel <strong>runs great</strong> on the Steam Deck. Valve rates it <strong>Playable</strong> on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Gold</strong> on ProtonDB across 82 reports.

›Is Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Steam Deck Verified?

Not Verified, but Valve rates Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel as Playable on the Steam Deck.

›How many FPS does Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel get on Steam Deck?

Steam Deck players most often report playing Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel at ~40 fps (based on 2 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 Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel on Steam Deck?

Steam Deck players report roughly 5h 53m at 30 fps, 5h 30m at 40 fps, 3h 59m at 60 fps on Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.

›Can you play Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel multiplayer on Steam Deck?

Yes — Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.

›Can you play Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel on Steam Deck?

Yes. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel runs on the Steam Deck straight from Steam — no manual Proton setup or config files needed.

›Can the Steam Deck run Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?

Yes. Steam Deck players report running Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel at ~40 fps, based on 2 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.

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Community configurations

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