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Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game on Steam Deck

Is Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game playable on Steam Deck?

Tested on Steam DeckLast checked

Steam Deck verdict

Runs great

Yes — Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game runs great on the Steam Deck.

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game runs great on the Steam Deck. Valve rates it Playable on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Gold on ProtonDB across 163 reports.

Game info

Genres
RPG
Developer
Interplay Inc.
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Release
November 1, 2015
Price
$9.99
Metacritic
89

System requirements

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

  • OS: Windows
  • Processor: Pentium 90Mhz or faster
  • Memory: 16 MB
  • Graphics: SVGA
  • DirectX®: Any DirectX
  • Hard Drive: 565 MB
  • Sound: DirectSound or SoundBlaster Compatible

Is Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game compatible with Steam Deck?

Does it run?

Valve rating
Playable
Runs great after minor tweaks

Community rating · 163 reports (ProtonDB)

Does it run well?

Runs well with the default settings.

  • Shows a launcher / extra setup step
  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • On-screen keyboard doesn't pop up automatically
  • Controller glyphs match the Deck
  • Interface text is legible
  • Good performance with default settings
  • External controllers not supported for the main player

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game performance & FPS on Steam Deck

We don't have enough Steam Deck framerate reports for Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game yet. Runs well with the default settings.

Battery & recommended settings

Recommended preset
default
Typical power draw
~5 W

💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 8.0-4 Steamos version 3.5

Tips for playing Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game on Steam Deck

  • You may need to click through a launcher each time you start the game.
  • Open the on-screen keyboard manually with STEAM + X when you need to type.
  • Default settings already run well — no major tweaks needed to play comfortably.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game playable on Steam Deck?

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game <strong>runs great</strong> on the Steam Deck. Valve rates it <strong>Playable</strong> on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Gold</strong> on ProtonDB across 163 reports.

Is Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game Steam Deck Verified?

Not Verified, but Valve rates Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game as Playable on the Steam Deck.

How many FPS does Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game get on Steam Deck?

We don't publish a single FPS figure — framerate depends on your settings, the scene and your TDP limit. Valve reports good performance with the default settings.

How long does the battery last playing Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game 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 Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game specifically.

Can you play Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game on Steam Deck?

Yes. Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game runs on the Steam Deck straight from Steam — no manual Proton setup or config files needed.

Can the Steam Deck run Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game?

Yes — Valve reports that Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game performs well on the Steam Deck with its default settings.

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