Is Hell is Us playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
Hell is Us runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
Hell is Us 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 Platinum on ProtonDB across 27 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Developer
- Rogue Factor
- Publisher
- Nacon
- Release
- September 4, 2025
- Price
- $49.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, 6GB or Intel Arc A750, 8GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
- Additional Notes: HDD Supported, SSD Recommended. The above specifications were tested with performance upscaling enabled.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, 11GB or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, 12GB or Intel Arc B580, 12GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device
- Additional Notes: SSD Required. The above specifications were tested with balanced upscaling enabled.
Is Hell is Us compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 27 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
Hell is Us performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 2 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.
Tips for playing Hell is Us on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Hell is Us playable on Steam Deck?
Hell is Us 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>Platinum</strong> on ProtonDB across 27 reports.
›Is Hell is Us Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Hell is Us as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Hell is Us get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Hell is Us at ~60 fps (based on 2 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 Hell is Us 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 Hell is Us specifically.
›Can you play Hell is Us on Steam Deck?
You can install and launch Hell is Us, but performance is the limiting factor — plan on lowering settings or capping the framerate to keep it comfortable.
›Can the Steam Deck run Hell is Us?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Hell is Us at ~60 fps, based on 2 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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