Is Martha Is Dead playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
Martha Is Dead runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
Martha Is Dead 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 Silver on ProtonDB across 23 reports.
Game info
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Developer
- LKA
- Publisher
- Wired Productions
- Release
- February 24, 2022
- Price
- $29.99
- Metacritic
- 73
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent AMD
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 670 or AMD R9 270X
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Game installed on SSD Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7 or equivalent AMD
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5500
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 30 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Game installed on SSD Recommended
Steam Deck compatibility
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 23 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
Martha Is Dead 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.
Battery & recommended settings
Estimated battery life
- Recommended preset
- medium
- Typical power draw
- ~20 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 9.0-3 Steamos version 3.6
Tips for playing Martha Is Dead on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Martha Is Dead playable on Steam Deck?
Martha Is Dead 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 Silver on ProtonDB across 23 reports.
›Is Martha Is Dead Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Martha Is Dead as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Martha Is Dead get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Martha Is Dead at ~30 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 Martha Is Dead on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 2h 30m at 30 fps on Martha Is Dead (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.
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Community configurations
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