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The First Descendant Steam Deck settings and performance

Steam Deck rating

3.3 out of 5

Playable

4 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 51
  3. Playable3 / 53
  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
Unsupported
Target FPS
40 FPS
Resolution
800p
Graphics preset
Low

Reports (4)

Detailed community observations and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Community observation3 / 5Playable800p, 40 FPS target

    800p · 40 FPS target

    Mostly stable

    • Crashes
  2. Community observation4 / 5GoodLow preset

    Low preset

    Performance upscaling · FSR

    Reported gameplay FPS: 40 FPS

    Reported at most the stated FPS.

  3. Community observation3 / 5PlayableLow preset

    Low preset

    FSR

    Reported gameplay FPS: 43 FPS

    Rounded midpoint of the reported gameplay range; other scenes may differ.

    • Crashes
    • Other display issue
  4. Sourced reportgamesinhand.com3 / 5PlayableLow preset, Other FPS target

    Games In Hand tested The First Descendant on Steam Deck at Low settings and reported roughly 30 to 40 FPS with connection issues.

    Low preset · Other FPS target

    Frequent dips · Native or upscaling off

    • Online or anti-cheat issue

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