The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition game artwork
$39.99
94% positive

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Steam Deck settings and performance

Steam Deck rating

3.8 out of 5

Good

4 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 53
  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 reported result or Varies. Custom means mixed graphics settings. These fields may describe different tests.

Compatibility
Verified
Target FPS
40 FPS
Resolution
800p
Graphics preset
High

Featured Steam Deck setups

1 cited setup
  1. Published Mar 11, 2022Limited confidence · Article
    • Ultra preset
    • 60 FPS target
    • Mostly stable

    Measured FPS: 60 average

    PC Gamer reports two Steam Deck tests: an earlier Skyrim Special Edition run was basically unplayable from intermittent freezing, while a later retest reached 60 FPS on Ultra and loaded saves normally.

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

Reports (4)

Detailed community reports and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Community reportAnonymous report3 / 5Playable800p, 30 FPS target

    800p · 30 FPS target

    Mostly stable

  2. Community observation4 / 5Good800p, High preset, 40 FPS target

    800p · High preset · 40 FPS target

    Locked or nearly locked

  3. Sourced reportretroresolve.com4 / 5Good800p, Medium preset

    The reviewer directly tested Skyrim Special Edition on Steam Deck and recommends 1280×800 Medium with Godrays off. They report rare dips into the high 40s that quickly return to 50–60 FPS.

    800p · Medium preset

    Mostly stable

    Article: Performance Overview; Recommend Settings table; Extra Info performance rating.View source (opens in a new tab)— Equivalent source rating

  4. Sourced reportpcgamer.com4 / 5GoodUltra preset, 60 FPS target

    PC Gamer reports two Steam Deck tests: an earlier Skyrim Special Edition run was basically unplayable from intermittent freezing, while a later retest reached 60 FPS on Ultra and loaded saves normally.

    Ultra preset · 60 FPS target

    Mostly stable

    Article: Our Tests — Our experience running Skyrim Special Edition on Steam Deck.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence