Returnal™ game artwork
$59.99
79% positive

6,656 reviewsAll languages

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Returnal™ Steam Machine settings and performance

Steam Machine rating

3.8 out of 5

Good

5 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 54
  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
Unknown
Target FPS
40 FPS
Resolution
1440p
Graphics preset
Medium

Featured Steam Machine setups

1 cited setup
  1. Published Jun 22, 2026High confidence · Benchmark
    • 1080p
    • High preset
    • Other FPS target
    • Mostly stable

    Measured FPS: 83 average

    Rock Paper Shotgun's chart reports Returnal at 83 FPS average at 1080p High.

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

Reports (5)

Detailed community reports and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Community observation4 / 5Good720p, High preset

    720p · High preset

    Mostly stable

  2. Community observation4 / 5Good1440p, Custom preset

    1440p · Custom preset

    Mostly stable

  3. Sourced reportthethreshold.media3 / 5Playable1440p, Medium preset, 40 FPS target

    Returnal's 1440p Medium test with FSR stayed above a 40 FPS floor on a VRR display.

    1440p · Medium preset · 40 FPS target

    Frequent dips · Quality upscaling · FSR

    Benchmark: Steam Machine benchmark table.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  4. Sourced reporttheverge.com4 / 5Good1440p, Medium preset

    The Verge tested Returnal on the Steam Machine at 1440p medium and described the result as playable with a stable-feeling frame rate.

    1440p · Medium preset

    Mostly stable

    Article: Steam Machine review — Returnal.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  5. Sourced reportrockpapershotgun.com4 / 5Good1080p, High preset, Other FPS target

    Rock Paper Shotgun's chart reports Returnal at 83 FPS average at 1080p High.

    1080p · High preset · Other FPS target

    Mostly stable

    Benchmark: Steam Machine performance chart and testing notes.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence