Is The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan 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 56 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Adventure
- Developer
- Supermassive Games
- Publisher
- BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe
- Release
- August 29, 2019
- Price
- $7.99
- Metacritic
- 75
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 7870
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "Low". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. - 64-bit processor and operating system are required.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5- 8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 80 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Estimated performance: 1080p/60fps with graphics settings at "High". Framerate might drop in graphics-intensive scenes. - 64-bit processor and operating system are required. - Windows 10 (Version 1809 or later) and a 4GB VRAM GPU (graphics board or video card) are required for DirectX 12 API.
Is The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 56 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 5 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.
Tips for playing The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan playable on Steam Deck?
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan 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 56 reports.
›Is The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan at ~30 fps (based on 5 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 The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan 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 The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan specifically.
›Can you play The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
›Can you play The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan on Steam Deck?
You can install and launch The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan, but performance is the limiting factor — plan on lowering settings or capping the framerate to keep it comfortable.
›Can the Steam Deck run The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan at ~30 fps, based on 5 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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