Is Enshrouded playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
Enshrouded runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
Enshrouded 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 337 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
- Developer
- Keen Games GmbH
- Publisher
- Keen Games GmbH
- Release
- January 24, 2024
- Price
- $29.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 (2.7 GHz 4 Core) / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X (3.5 GHz 4 Core) or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (req. 6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (req. 6GB VRAM) / Intel ARC A380
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- Sound Card: on board
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i7-8700 (3.7 GHz 6 Core) / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (3.7 GHz 8 Core) or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super (req. 6GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (req. 6GB VRAM) / Intel ARC A770
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- Sound Card: on board
- Additional Notes: SSD recommended.
Is Enshrouded compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 337 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
Enshrouded performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 6 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.
Battery & recommended settings
Estimated battery life
- Recommended preset
- default
- Typical power draw
- ~10 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 8.0-4 Steamos version 3.5
Tips for playing Enshrouded on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Enshrouded playable on Steam Deck?
Enshrouded 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 337 reports.
›Is Enshrouded Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Enshrouded as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Enshrouded get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Enshrouded at ~30 fps (based on 6 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 Enshrouded on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 5h 0m at 30 fps on Enshrouded (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.
›Can you play Enshrouded multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — Enshrouded has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play Enshrouded on Steam Deck?
You can install and launch Enshrouded, but performance is the limiting factor — plan on lowering settings or capping the framerate to keep it comfortable.
›Can the Steam Deck run Enshrouded?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Enshrouded at ~30 fps, based on 6 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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