Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 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 411 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Developer
- GSC Game World
- Publisher
- GSC Game World (worldwide), SEGA (Japan), 4Divinity (China and South East Asia)
- Release
- November 20, 2024
- Price
- $59.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750
- Storage: 160 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Graphics Preset: LOW / Resolution: 1080p / Target FPS: 30. 16 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The listed specifications were evaluated using TSR and comparable technologies.
- OS: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
- Storage: 160 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Graphics Preset: HIGH / Resolution: 1440p / Target FPS: 60. 32 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The above specifications were tested with TSR, DLSS, FSR and XeSS.
Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 411 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 4 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
- Recommended preset
- low
- Typical power draw
- ~25 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 9.0-3 Steamos version 3.6
Tips for playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl playable on Steam Deck?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 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 411 reports.
›Is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl at 25–30 fps (based on 4 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl specifically.
›Can you play S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on Steam Deck?
You can install and launch S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, but performance is the limiting factor — plan on lowering settings or capping the framerate to keep it comfortable.
›Can the Steam Deck run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl at 25–30 fps, based on 4 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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