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The Ascent Steam Deck settings and performance

Steam Deck rating

3.7 out of 5

Good

3 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 52
  3. Playable3 / 51
  4. Poor2 / 50
  5. Broken1 / 50

Settings snapshot

Settings medians use reported fields. When no target median is available, FPS shows a whole-number reported result. Ranges use their midpoint; differing tests use a median. Custom means mixed graphics settings. These fields may describe different tests.

Compatibility
Unknown
Target FPS
45 FPS
Resolution
800p
Graphics preset
Medium

Graphics & FPS pairings

Reported FPS when available; otherwise configured targets.

Steam Deck graphics and FPS, grouped by preset and resolution
PairingGraphicsFPSObservationsEvidence
Target pairingConfigured target; achieved FPS not reported.Community observationMedium graphics800p90 FPSTarget FPS1 observation

Separate reports, not a controlled comparison.

Reports (3)

Detailed community observations and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Community observation4 / 5GoodLow preset, 45 FPS target

    Low preset · 45 FPS target

    Proton Experimental

    Reported gameplay FPS: 45 FPS

    Crowded hubs and effects-heavy fights can fall to 30 FPS.

  2. Community observation3 / 5Playable800p, Medium preset, 90 FPS target

    800p · Medium preset · 90 FPS target

    Frequent dips

  3. Community observation4 / 5GoodOther resolution, Medium preset

    Other resolution · Medium preset

    FSR

    Minimum FPS: 49 FPS

    Cluster13 area; source-stated lowest dip.

    Average FPS: 56 FPS

    Cluster13 area; Average as about56 FPS, not a precise statistical guarantee.

    Maximum FPS: 73 FPS

    Cluster13 area; source-stated highest observed value.