Is The First Descendant playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
The First Descendant runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
The First Descendant 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 297 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play
- Developer
- NEXON Games Co., Ltd.
- Publisher
- NEXON
- Release
- June 30, 2024
- Price
- See on Steam
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS: Windows 10 x64 20H2
- Processor: Intel i5-3570 / AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050Ti / AMD Radeon RX 570 / Intel Arc A380
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Recommended. VRAM 4GB or above.
- OS: Windows 10 x64 20H2
- Processor: Intel i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600XT / Intel Arc A750
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Recommended.
Steam Deck compatibility
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 297 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
The First Descendant performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 7 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
- Recommended preset
- low
- Typical power draw
- ~23 W
💡 SteamDeckPlayable tip: System Proton version 9.0-2 Steamos version 3.5
Tips for playing The First Descendant 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 First Descendant playable on Steam Deck?
The First Descendant 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 297 reports.
›Is The First Descendant Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists The First Descendant as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does The First Descendant get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing The First Descendant at ~40 fps (based on 7 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 First Descendant 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 First Descendant specifically.
›Can you play The First Descendant multiplayer on Steam Deck?
Yes — The First Descendant has no Deck-blocking anti-cheat reported, so its online and multiplayer modes should work like on any PC.
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Community configurations
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