Is Saints Row playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
Saints Row runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
Saints Row 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 33 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Developer
- Volition
- Publisher
- Deep Silver
- Release
- August 24, 2023
- Price
- $29.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3240 / Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8192 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 480
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 12600 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 3080TI / AMD Radeon RX 6800XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 50 GB available space
Steam Deck compatibility
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 33 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
Saints Row performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 3 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
- medium
- Typical power draw
- ~7 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version GE 7-37 Steamos version 3.4
Tips for playing Saints Row on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Saints Row playable on Steam Deck?
Saints Row 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 33 reports.
›Is Saints Row Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Saints Row as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Saints Row get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Saints Row at 30–40 fps (based on 3 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 Saints Row 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 Saints Row specifically.
›Can you play Saints Row multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — Saints Row has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
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Community configurations
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