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SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS on Steam Deck

Is SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS playable on Steam Deck?

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Steam Deck verdict

Runs great

Yes — SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS runs great on the Steam Deck.

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS runs great on the Steam Deck. Valve has officially marked it Steam Deck Verified. The Linux/Proton community rates it Platinum on ProtonDB across 72 reports. As a action game with full controller support, it's a comfortable fit for handheld play.

Game info

Genres
Action
Developer
Sonic Team
Publisher
SEGA
Release
October 24, 2024
Price
$49.99
Metacritic
—

System requirements

Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2120 or FX-6300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1GB
  • Storage: 35.3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Low 720p @ 30 FPS. CPU: A processor supporting AVX extensions set is required to launch the application. GPU: A D3D10 compatible graphics adapter is required to launch the application. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-2600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 470, 4GB or Intel Arc A310, 4GB
  • Storage: 35.3 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS. CPU: A processor supporting AVX extensions set is required to launch the application. GPU: A D3D10 compatible graphics adapter is required to launch the application. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Is SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS compatible with Steam Deck?

Does it run?

Valve rating
Verified
…on SteamOS in general
Playable
Runs perfectly out of the box

Community rating · 72 reports (ProtonDB)

Does it run well?

Runs well with the default settings.

  • ✓Full controller support out of the box
  • ✓Controller glyphs match the Deck
  • ✓Interface text is legible
  • ✓Good performance with default settings
  • ✓First-time setup needs an internet connection
  • ✓External controllers not supported for the main player

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS performance & FPS on Steam Deck

50–60 fpsreported by players

Based on 6 Steam Deck community reports. These are the framerates players actually settle on — many cap it to save battery — not the game's maximum. Runs well with the default settings.

Tips for playing SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS on Steam Deck

  • •Default settings already run well — no major tweaks needed to play comfortably.

Frequently asked questions

›Is SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS playable on Steam Deck?

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS <strong>runs great</strong> on the Steam Deck. Valve has officially marked it <strong>Steam Deck Verified</strong>. The Linux/Proton community rates it <strong>Platinum</strong> on ProtonDB across 72 reports.

›Is SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS Steam Deck Verified?

Yes. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS is officially Steam Deck Verified by Valve.

›How many FPS does SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS get on Steam Deck?

Steam Deck players most often report playing SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS at 50–60 fps (based on 6 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 SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS 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 SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS specifically.

›Can you play SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS on Steam Deck?

Yes. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS runs on the Steam Deck straight from Steam — no manual Proton setup or config files needed.

›Can the Steam Deck run SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS?

Yes. Steam Deck players report running SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS at 50–60 fps, based on 6 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.

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