Is Space Engineers playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — Space Engineers is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
Space Engineers is playable on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as Unsupported on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Gold on ProtonDB across 724 reports. Despite the official label, players report it runs well on the Deck.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
- Developer
- Keen Software House
- Publisher
- Keen Software House
- Release
- February 28, 2019
- Price
- $9.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS: Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit
- Processor: Intel i5 @ 3.0 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce 750/Radeon R9 270X or higher
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX® compatible on-board
- Additional Notes: No internet connection needed for single player, but for multiplayer we recommend 5Mbit/s or more
- OS: Microsoft Windows 10 (latest SP) 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Quad Core i7 @ 4.5 GHz or higher (or AMD equivalent)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce 1070 GTX / Radeon RX Vega 56 or higher
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 35 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX® compatible on-board
- Additional Notes: No internet connection needed for single player, but for multiplayer we recommend 5Mbit/s or more
Is Space Engineers compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 724 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Not supported on SteamOS
Space Engineers performance & FPS on Steam Deck
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. No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
Battery & recommended settings
Estimated battery life
- Recommended preset
- medium
- Typical power draw
- ~22 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 7.0-5 Steamos version 3.4 Bios version F7A0105
Frequently asked questions
›Is Space Engineers playable on Steam Deck?
Space Engineers <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>Gold</strong> on ProtonDB across 724 reports.
›Is Space Engineers Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Space Engineers as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Space Engineers get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Space Engineers at 30–40 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 Space Engineers on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 2h 16m at 30 fps on Space Engineers (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.
›Can you play Space Engineers multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — Space Engineers has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play Space Engineers on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: Space Engineers may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.
›Can the Steam Deck run Space Engineers?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Space Engineers at 30–40 fps, based on 6 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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