Is DARK playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — DARK is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
DARK is playable on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as Unsupported on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Silver on ProtonDB across 18 reports.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, RPG
- Developer
- Realmforge Studios
- Publisher
- Kalypso Media Digital
- Release
- July 3, 2013
- Price
- $9.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS *:Windows XP SP2
- Processor:2.0 GHz Dual Core
- Memory:2 GB RAM
- Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 4670 / Intel HD Graphics 4000, with 512 MB dedicated RAM
- Hard Drive:5 GB HD space
- Sound:DirectX compatible sound card
Is DARK compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 18 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Not supported on SteamOS
DARK performance & FPS on Steam Deck
We don't have enough Steam Deck framerate reports for DARK yet. No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
Frequently asked questions
›Is DARK playable on Steam Deck?
DARK <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>Silver</strong> on ProtonDB across 18 reports.
›Is DARK Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists DARK as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does DARK 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 DARK 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 specifically.
›Can you play DARK on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: DARK may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.
›Can the Steam Deck run DARK?
The Steam Deck can run DARK, 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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