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Dead Space Steam Deck settings and performance

Steam Deck rating

3.0 out of 5

Playable

5 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 50
  3. Playable3 / 55
  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
Playable
FPS target
40 FPS
Resolution
800p
Graphics preset
Low

Featured Steam Deck setups

1 cited setup
  1. Publication date not reportedHigh confidence · Article
    • Low preset
    • 40 FPS target
    • Mostly stable
    • Balanced upscaling
    • FSR
    • FSR 2

    Measured FPS: 60 maximum

    Display mode
    Fullscreen
    V-Sync
    Off
    Film Grain
    Off
    Quality
    Low
    FSR
    2.0 Balanced
    Steam Deck frame-rate limit
    40 FPS
    Steam Deck refresh rate
    40 Hz

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Reports (5)

Detailed community reports and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Sourced reportgamesinhand.com3 / 5PlayableLow preset, 40 FPS target

    The publication recommends low settings, Balanced FSR, and a 40 Hz cap for steadier frame times; it also notes loading spikes and that higher frame rates can dip.

    Low preset · 40 FPS target

    Mostly stable · Balanced upscaling · FSR · FSR 2

    Article: Low-quality preset and forty-frame target section.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  2. Sourced reportpcgamesn.com3 / 5PlayableLow preset, 60 FPS target

    PCGamesN reports a direct Steam Deck test of the Dead Space remake: low settings do not reach 60 FPS, while FSR 2.0 Performance pushes frame rates above 60 but makes the image noticeably blurry.

    Low preset · 60 FPS target

    Mostly stable · Performance upscaling · FSR · FSR 2 · Unsure about runtime

    • Other display issue

    Article: Dead Space Remake Steam Deck performance section.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  3. Sourced reportgamevoyagers.com3 / 5Playable800p, Custom preset, 60 FPS target

    The author says he tested multiple configurations on Steam Deck and recommends 800p, a 60 FPS cap, custom low settings, and Balanced FSR for consistent play.

    800p · Custom preset · 60 FPS target

    Mostly stable · Balanced upscaling · FSR · FSR 2

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

  4. Sourced reporttoucharcade.com3 / 5Playable800p, Default preset

    After playing on Steam Deck from launch through the following week, the author reports an excellent default experience at 800p with dynamic resolution and FSR Performance, while enemy-heavy rooms caused drops.

    800p · Default preset

    Mostly stable · Performance upscaling · FSR · FSR 2

    Article: Steam Deck graphics and frame-rate review.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  5. Sourced reportrockpapershotgun.com3 / 5Playable800p, Low preset, 30 FPS target

    A direct weekend test at 800p found that low settings with Balanced FSR could still fall below 30 FPS, while other areas exceeded 50 FPS and several-second hangs remained.

    800p · Low preset · 30 FPS target

    Frequent dips · Balanced upscaling · FSR

    • Shader stutter

    Article: Steam Deck weekend test and settings comparison.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence