Is Under The Waves playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Runs but struggles
Under The Waves runs on the Steam Deck, but performance struggles.
Under The Waves 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 Platinum on ProtonDB across 20 reports. It boots and is stable; expect to lower a few settings for a smoother framerate.
Game info
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Developer
- Parallel Studio
- Publisher
- Spotlight by Quantic Dream
- Release
- August 28, 2023
- Price
- $29.99
- Metacritic
- —
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 4th Gen/ AMD Ryzen 3 4100 4 cores 3.8 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB/ AMD R9 290 HD 4GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- OS: Windows 10 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i7 7thGen / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core 3.6GHz
- Memory: 16 MB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB/ AMD Radeon RX Vega56 8GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Is Under The Waves compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
- …on SteamOS in general
- Playable
Community rating · 20 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
Performance struggles — expect low framerate or heavy tweaking.
- ✓Limited graphics performance
Under The Waves performance & FPS on Steam Deck
Based on 3 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 Under The Waves on Steam Deck
- •Lower the resolution scale and cap the framerate (30 or 40 FPS) for a smoother, steadier experience.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Under The Waves playable on Steam Deck?
Under The Waves 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>Platinum</strong> on ProtonDB across 20 reports.
›Is Under The Waves Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Under The Waves as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Under The Waves get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Under The Waves at 30–40 fps (based on 3 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 Under The Waves 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 Under The Waves specifically.
›Can you play Under The Waves on Steam Deck?
You can install and launch Under The Waves, but performance is the limiting factor — plan on lowering settings or capping the framerate to keep it comfortable.
›Can the Steam Deck run Under The Waves?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Under The Waves at 30–40 fps, based on 3 community reports — that's the framerate players settle on, not the game's ceiling.
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Community configurations
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