Is Phasmophobia playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — Phasmophobia is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
Phasmophobia is playable on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as Unsupported on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Platinum on ProtonDB across 687 reports. Despite the official label, players report it runs well on the Deck.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Indie, Early Access
- Developer
- Kinetic Games
- Publisher
- Kinetic Games
- Release
- September 18, 2020
- Price
- $19.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 390
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 21 GB available space
- VR Support: OpenXR
- Additional Notes: Minimum Specs are for VR, lower specs may work for Non-VR.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 21 GB available space
Is Phasmophobia compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 687 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Not supported on SteamOS
Phasmophobia performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 7 Steam Deck community reports. These are the framerates players actually settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum. No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
Battery & recommended settings
- Recommended preset
- default
- Typical power draw
- ~22 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 7.0-5 Steamos version 3.4
Frequently asked questions
›Is Phasmophobia playable on Steam Deck?
Phasmophobia <strong>is playable</strong> on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as <strong>Unsupported</strong> on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Platinum</strong> on ProtonDB across 687 reports.
›Is Phasmophobia Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Phasmophobia as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Phasmophobia get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Phasmophobia at 30–60 fps (based on 7 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 Phasmophobia 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 Phasmophobia specifically.
›Can you play Phasmophobia multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — Phasmophobia has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play Phasmophobia on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: Phasmophobia may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.
›Can the Steam Deck run Phasmophobia?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Phasmophobia at 30–60 fps, based on 7 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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