Is Starfield playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
Starfield runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
Starfield 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 740 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- RPG
- Developer
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Release
- September 5, 2023
- Price
- $39.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS: Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 125 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
- OS: Windows 10/11 with updates
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel i5-10600K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 125 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
Is Starfield compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 740 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
Starfield performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 17 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
- ~20 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 7.0-5 Steamos version 3.4
Tips for playing Starfield on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Starfield playable on Steam Deck?
Starfield 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 740 reports.
›Is Starfield Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Starfield as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Starfield get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Starfield at 30–40 fps (based on 17 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 Starfield on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players report roughly 2h 30m at 30 fps on Starfield (from ShareDeck community reports). Capping the framerate and TDP lower stretches it further; higher brightness shortens it.
›Can you play Starfield on Steam Deck?
You can install and launch Starfield, but performance is the limiting factor — plan on lowering settings or capping the framerate to keep it comfortable.
›Can the Steam Deck run Starfield?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Starfield at 30–40 fps, based on 17 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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