Is SILENT HILL 2 playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
SILENT HILL 2 runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
SILENT HILL 2 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 158 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Adventure
- Developer
- Bloober Team SA
- Publisher
- KONAMI
- Release
- October 7, 2024
- Price
- $69.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 or Intel® Arc™ A750
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device.
- Additional Notes: Playing on minimum requirements should enable to play on Low/Medium quality settings in FullHD (1080p) in stable 30 FPS. SSD is recommended.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 2080RTX or AMD Radeon™ 6800XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device.
- Additional Notes: Playing on recommended requirements should enable to play on Medium quality settings in 60 FPS or High quality settings in 30 FPS, in FullHD (or 4k using DLSS or similar technology). SSD is recommended.
Steam Deck compatibility
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 158 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
SILENT HILL 2 performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 10 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
- low
- Typical power draw
- ~15 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 9.0-3 Steamos version 3.6
Tips for playing SILENT HILL 2 on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is SILENT HILL 2 playable on Steam Deck?
SILENT HILL 2 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 158 reports.
›Is SILENT HILL 2 Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists SILENT HILL 2 as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does SILENT HILL 2 get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing SILENT HILL 2 at ~30 fps (based on 10 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 SILENT HILL 2 on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 3h 20m at 30 fps on SILENT HILL 2 (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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