Steam Deck rating

3.5 out of 5

Good

4 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 52
  3. Playable3 / 52
  4. Poor2 / 50
  5. Broken1 / 50

Settings snapshot

Independent medians come from reported fields. Each may use different observations, so this is not one setup.

Compatibility
Unsupported
FPS target
60 FPS
Resolution
N/A
Graphics preset
High

Reports (4)

Detailed community reports and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Community observation3 / 5PlayableCustom preset, Other FPS target

    Custom preset · Other FPS target

    Locked or nearly locked · Unsure about runtime

    • Controller or input issue
  2. Community observation4 / 5GoodDefault preset, 60 FPS target

    Default preset · 60 FPS target

    Mostly stable · Unsure about runtime

    • Controller or input issue
  3. Community observation3 / 5Playable60 FPS target

    60 FPS target

    Varied a lot

    • Controller or input issue
  4. Sourced reportgamevoyagers.com4 / 5GoodHigh preset, 60 FPS target

    Game Voyagers reports DayZ running around 60 FPS on High on Steam Deck, with official servers working well; controls require customization and mods are less reliable.

    High preset · 60 FPS target

    Mostly stable

    • Controller or input issue

    Article: DayZ On The Steam Deck — performance, controls, and conclusion.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence