Is Ys Origin playable on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck verdict
Playable
Yes — Ys Origin is playable on the Steam Deck, with some caveats.
Ys Origin is playable on the Steam Deck. Valve lists it as Unsupported on the Steam Deck. The Linux/Proton community rates it Platinum on ProtonDB across 47 reports. Despite the official label, players report it runs well on the Deck.
Game info
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Developer
- Nihon Falcom
- Publisher
- XSEED Games
- Release
- May 31, 2012
- Price
- $19.99
- Metacritic
- 76
System requirements
Windows specs from Steam — the Deck runs these through Proton.
- OS:XP
- Processor:Pentium III / 1 GHz
- Memory:1 GB RAM
- Graphics:64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
- Sound:Compatible with DirectX 9.0c
- OS:XP, Vista, 7, 64-bit compatible
- Processor:Pentium4 / 1.3 GHz or higher
- Memory:1 GB RAM
- Graphics:64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
- Sound:Compatible with DirectX 9.0c
Is Ys Origin compatible with Steam Deck?
Does it run?
- Valve rating
- Unsupported
Community rating · 47 reports (ProtonDB)
Does it run well?
No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
- ✓Not supported on SteamOS
Ys Origin 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. No reliable Steam Deck performance data yet.
Frequently asked questions
›Is Ys Origin playable on Steam Deck?
Ys Origin <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>Platinum</strong> on ProtonDB across 47 reports.
›Is Ys Origin Steam Deck Verified?
No. Valve lists Ys Origin as Unsupported, though community reports may differ — see the verdict above.
›How many FPS does Ys Origin get on Steam Deck?
Steam Deck players most often report playing Ys Origin at 45–60 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 Ys Origin 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 Ys Origin specifically.
›Can you play Ys Origin on Steam Deck?
Yes, though expect a tweak or two: Ys Origin may need a specific Proton version, a settings change, or putting up with small on-screen text.
›Can the Steam Deck run Ys Origin?
Yes. Steam Deck players report running Ys Origin at 45–60 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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