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Data Hacker: Initiation on Steam Deck

Is Data Hacker: Initiation playable on Steam Deck?

Based on Valve's official Steam Deck ratingLast checked

Steam Deck verdict

Playable

Yes — Data Hacker: Initiation is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.

Data Hacker: Initiation 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 4 reports.

Game info

Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Developer
New Reality Games
Publisher
New Reality Games
Release
July 21, 2014
Price
$0.99
Metacritic

System requirements

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

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7/8
  • Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Card capable of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher desktop resolution
  • Storage: 320 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Basic Sound Card

Is Data Hacker: Initiation compatible with Steam Deck?

Does it run?

Valve rating
Unsupported
…on SteamOS in general
Playable
Works, but may need some tweaks

Community rating · 4 reports (ProtonDB)

Does it run well?

No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

Data Hacker: Initiation performance & FPS on Steam Deck

We don't have enough Steam Deck framerate reports for Data Hacker: Initiation 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 Data Hacker: Initiation playable on Steam Deck?

Data Hacker: Initiation <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 4 reports.

Is Data Hacker: Initiation Steam Deck Verified?

No. Valve lists Data Hacker: Initiation as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.

How many FPS does Data Hacker: Initiation 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 Data Hacker: Initiation 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 Data Hacker: Initiation specifically.

Can you play Data Hacker: Initiation on Steam Deck?

Yes, though expect a tweak or two: Data Hacker: Initiation may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.

Can the Steam Deck run Data Hacker: Initiation?

The Steam Deck can run Data Hacker: Initiation, 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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