Starfield game artwork
$49.99
58% positive

115,445 reviewsAll languages

Game Settings

Starfield Steam Machine settings and performance

Steam Machine rating

3.7 out of 5

Good

7 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 55
  3. Playable3 / 52
  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
1440p
Graphics preset
High

Featured Steam Machine setups

1 cited setup
  1. Published Jun 24, 2026High confidence · Benchmark
    • 1080p
    • Ultra preset
    • Other FPS target
    • Frequent dips

    Measured FPS: 41 average

    GamersNexus measured Starfield on the Steam Machine at 1080p Ultra and reported a 41 FPS average, with unusually poor low-percentile performance.

    View source: gamersnexus.net (opens in a new tab)

Reports (7)

Detailed community reports and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Sourced reportcouchrig.com4 / 5Good1440p, Low preset

    62.12 FPS average in three cockpit-scene captures at 1440p Low with FSR Performance on July 27; limited scene coverage.

    1440p · Low preset

    Performance upscaling · FSR · Proton Experimental

    Benchmark: Measured by CouchRig table, exact game row and method, July 26-28, 2026 measurement date. Publication timestamp unspecified..View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  2. Community observation4 / 5Good1440p, Ultra preset

    1440p · Ultra preset

    Mostly stable

  3. Sourced reportfinalboss.io4 / 5Good1080p, High preset, 60 FPS target

    Starfield was reported around 65 FPS at 1080p High, while native 4K fell into the low 30s.

    1080p · High preset · 60 FPS target

    Mostly stable · Native or upscaling off

    Benchmark: 4K Steam Machine game tests.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  4. Community observation4 / 5Good1440p, Low preset

    1440p · Low preset

    Mostly stable · FSR

  5. Community observation4 / 5Good1440p, Medium preset

    1440p · Medium preset

    Mostly stable · Native or upscaling off

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  1. Sourced reportthethreshold.media3 / 5Playable1080p, Ultra preset, 40 FPS target

    The 1080p Ultra test without FSR reported about 41 FPS for Starfield.

    1080p · Ultra preset · 40 FPS target

    Mostly stable · Native or upscaling off

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

  2. Sourced reportgamersnexus.net3 / 5Playable1080p, Ultra preset, Other FPS target

    GamersNexus measured Starfield on the Steam Machine at 1080p Ultra and reported a 41 FPS average, with unusually poor low-percentile performance.

    1080p · Ultra preset · Other FPS target

    Frequent dips

    Benchmark: Steam Machine Game Benchmarks - Starfield 1080p Ultra result.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence