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$59.99
90% positive

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Dead Space Steam Deck settings and performance

Steam Deck rating

3.2 out of 5

Playable

6 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 51
  3. Playable3 / 55
  4. Poor2 / 50
  5. Broken1 / 50

Settings snapshot

Settings medians use reported fields. When no target median is available, FPS shows a reported result or Varies. Custom means mixed graphics settings. These fields may describe different tests.

Compatibility
Playable
Target FPS
40 FPS
Resolution
800p
Graphics preset
Low

Featured Steam Deck setups

1 cited setup
  1. Publication date not reportedHigh confidence · Article
    • Low preset
    • 40 FPS target
    • Mostly stable
    • Balanced upscaling
    • FSR
    • FSR 2

    Measured FPS: 60 maximum

    The publication recommends low settings, Balanced FSR, and a 40 Hz cap for steadier frame times; it also notes loading spikes and that higher frame rates can dip.

    Display mode
    Fullscreen
    V-sync
    Off
    Film Grain
    Off
    Quality
    Low
    FSR
    2.0 Balanced
    Steam Deck frame-rate limit
    40 FPS
    Steam Deck refresh rate
    40 Hz

    View source: gamesinhand.com (opens in a new tab)

Reports (6)

Detailed community reports and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Community observation4 / 5GoodLow preset, 30 FPS target

    Low preset · 30 FPS target

    Mostly stable · Balanced upscaling · FSR · FSR 2 · Proton stable

    FPS cap: 30 FPS

    Selected cap; achieved numeric rate not established by this limit.

  2. Sourced reportgamesinhand.com3 / 5PlayableLow preset, 40 FPS target

    The publication recommends low settings, Balanced FSR, and a 40 Hz cap for steadier frame times; it also notes loading spikes and that higher frame rates can dip.

    Low preset · 40 FPS target

    Mostly stable · Balanced upscaling · FSR · FSR 2

    Article: Low-quality preset and forty-frame target section.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  3. Sourced reportpcgamesn.com3 / 5PlayableLow preset, 60 FPS target

    PCGamesN reports a direct Steam Deck test of the Dead Space remake: low settings do not reach 60 FPS, while FSR 2.0 Performance pushes frame rates above 60 but makes the image noticeably blurry.

    Low preset · 60 FPS target

    Mostly stable · Performance upscaling · FSR · FSR 2 · Unsure about runtime

    • Other display issue

    Article: Dead Space Remake Steam Deck performance section.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  4. Sourced reportgamevoyagers.com3 / 5Playable800p, Custom preset, 60 FPS target

    The author says he tested multiple configurations on Steam Deck and recommends 800p, a 60 FPS cap, custom low settings, and Balanced FSR for consistent play.

    800p · Custom preset · 60 FPS target

    Mostly stable · Balanced upscaling · FSR · FSR 2

    Article: Steam Deck best settings table and test notes.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  5. Sourced reporttoucharcade.com3 / 5Playable800p, Default preset

    After playing on Steam Deck from launch through the following week, the author reports an excellent default experience at 800p with dynamic resolution and FSR Performance, while enemy-heavy rooms caused drops.

    800p · Default preset

    Mostly stable · Performance upscaling · FSR · FSR 2

    Article: Steam Deck graphics and frame-rate review.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

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  1. Sourced reportrockpapershotgun.com3 / 5Playable800p, Low preset, 30 FPS target

    A direct weekend test at 800p found that low settings with Balanced FSR could still fall below 30 FPS, while other areas exceeded 50 FPS and several-second hangs remained.

    800p · Low preset · 30 FPS target

    Frequent dips · Balanced upscaling · FSR

    • Shader stutter

    Article: Steam Deck weekend test and settings comparison.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence