Is Dark and Darker playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
Dark and Darker runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
Dark and Darker 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 210 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access
- Developer
- IRONMACE
- Publisher
- IRONMACE
- Release
- June 7, 2024
- Price
- See on Steam
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10, 11
- Processor: 3.0 GHz Quad Core CPU
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 with 3GB of video RAM or Radeon RX 580 with 4GB of video RAM or Intel Arc A380
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10, 11
- Processor: 3.6 GHz Quad Core CPU
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX or Radeon RX5600 or Intel Arc A580 or above
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 15 GB available space
Is Dark and Darker compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 210 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
Dark and Darker 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.
Tips for playing Dark and Darker on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Dark and Darker playable on Steam Deck?
Dark and Darker runs on the Steam Deck, but <em>performance can struggle</em>. Valve lists it as <strong>Unsupported</strong> due to its performance on the Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Gold</strong> on ProtonDB across 210 reports.
›Is Dark and Darker Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Dark and Darker as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Dark and Darker get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Dark and Darker at ~60 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 Dark and Darker 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 Dark and Darker specifically.
›Can you play Dark and Darker multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — Dark and Darker has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play Dark and Darker on Steam Deck?
You can install and launch Dark and Darker, but performance is the limiting factor — plan on lowering settings or capping the framerate to keep it comfortable.
›Can the Steam Deck run Dark and Darker?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Dark and Darker at ~60 fps, based on 1 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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