Is Chessformer playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — Chessformer is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
Chessformer is playable on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as Unsupported on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Platinum on ProtonDB across 5 reports. Despite the official label, players report it runs well on the Deck.
Game info
- Genres
- Casual, Strategy
- Developer
- Robert Alvarez
- Publisher
- Robert Alvarez
- Release
- January 18, 2022
- Price
- $4.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 1 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 30 MB available space
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Is Chessformer compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 5 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Not supported on SteamOS
Chessformer performance & FPS on Steam Deck
We don't have enough Steam Deck framerate reports for Chessformer yet. No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
Battery & recommended settings
- Recommended preset
- default
- Typical power draw
- ~9 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version native Steamos version 3.4
Frequently asked questions
›Is Chessformer playable on Steam Deck?
Chessformer <strong>is playable</strong> on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as <strong>Unsupported</strong> on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Platinum</strong> on ProtonDB across 5 reports.
›Is Chessformer Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Chessformer as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Chessformer get on Steam Deck?
We don't publish a single FPS figure — framerate depends on your settings, the scene and your TDP limit. Based on the data, it sits in the playable range for most players.
›How long does the battery last playing Chessformer 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 Chessformer specifically.
›Can you play Chessformer on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: Chessformer may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.
›Can the Steam Deck run Chessformer?
The Steam Deck can run Chessformer, though we don't have a measured framerate for it yet — it depends on your settings and TDP limit.
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Community configurations
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