Is DOOM playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs great
Yes — DOOM runs great on the Steam Deck.
DOOM runs great on the Steam Deck. Valve has officially marked it Steam Deck Verified. The Linux/Proton community rates it Platinum on ProtonDB across 1,188 reports. As a action game with full controller support, it's a comfortable fit for handheld play.
Game info
- Genres
- Action
- Developer
- id Software
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Release
- May 12, 2016
- Price
- $3.99
- Metacritic
- 85
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better
- Storage: 55 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires Steam activation and broadband internet connection for Multiplayer and SnapMap
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better
- Storage: 55 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires Steam activation and broadband internet connection for Multiplayer and SnapMap
Is DOOM compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Verified
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 1188 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Runs well with the default settings.
- ✓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
DOOM performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 12 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
- Recommended preset
- medium
- Typical power draw
- ~16 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 7.0-2 Steamos version 3.2 Bios version F7A0105
Tips for playing DOOM on Steam Deck
- •Default settings already run well — no major tweaks needed to play comfortably.
Frequently asked questions
›Is DOOM playable on Steam Deck?
DOOM <strong>runs great</strong> on the Steam Deck. Valve has officially marked it <strong>Steam Deck Verified</strong>. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Platinum</strong> on ProtonDB across 1,188 reports.
›Is DOOM Steam Deck Verified?
Yes. DOOM is officially Steam Deck Verified by Valve.
›How many FPS does DOOM get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing DOOM at ~60 fps (based on 12 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 DOOM on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 4h 19m at 40 fps, 3h 8m at 60 fps on DOOM (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.
›Can you play DOOM multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — DOOM has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play DOOM on Steam Deck?
Yes. DOOM runs on the Steam Deck straight from Steam — no manual Proton setup or config files needed.
›Can the Steam Deck run DOOM?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running DOOM at ~60 fps, based on 12 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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