Black Mesa game artwork
$19.99
94% positive

135,325 reviewsAll languages

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Black Mesa Steam Machine settings and performance

Steam Machine rating

4.0 out of 5

Good

3 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 53
  3. Playable3 / 50
  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
Playable
Reported FPS
225
Resolution
1440p
Graphics preset
Ultra

Reports (3)

Detailed community observations and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Community observation4 / 5Good4K, Custom preset

    4K · Custom preset

    Locked or nearly locked

  2. Community observation4 / 5Good1080p, Custom preset

    1080p · Custom preset

    Mostly stable · Native or upscaling off · GE-Proton

    Reported gameplay FPS: 225 FPS

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

    Black Mesa Transit System introduction.

    Reported gameplay FPS: 260 FPS

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

    Usual introduction range, within the broader150–300 FPS report.

    Reported gameplay FPS: 160 FPS

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

    Later combat-intensive area.

    Reported gameplay FPS: 200 FPS

    Reported above the stated FPS.

    After combat ended.

  3. Community observation4 / 5Good1440p, Ultra preset

    1440p · Ultra preset

    Mostly stable