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Palworld Steam Deck settings and performance

Steam Deck rating

3.1 out of 5

Playable

7 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 52
  3. Playable3 / 54
  4. Poor2 / 51
  5. Broken1 / 50

Settings snapshot

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

Compatibility
Verified
FPS target
30 FPS
Resolution
720p
Graphics preset
Medium

Featured Steam Deck setups

1 cited setup
  1. Published Jan 25, 2024High confidence · Article
    • Low preset
    • Uncapped
    • Varied a lot

    Measured FPS: 30 minimum, 48 maximum

    Graphics preset
    Low
    Max FPS
    No Limit
    VSync
    Off
    Motion Blur
    Off
    Anti-Aliasing
    TSR
    View Distance
    Medium
    Grass Details
    Medium
    Shadows
    Medium
    Effects Quality
    Medium
    Texture Quality
    Medium
    Field of View
    85

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Reports (6)

Detailed community reports and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Community observation4 / 5GoodMedium preset, 30 FPS target

    Medium preset · 30 FPS target

    Mostly stable

  2. Community observation3 / 5Playable720p, Low preset

    720p · Low preset

    Mostly stable

  3. Sourced reportpcgamesn.com3 / 5PlayableMedium preset, Uncapped

    PCGamesN tested Palworld on Steam Deck with an uncapped frame rate, medium view distance, grass, shadows, effects, and textures. It reported 35-40 FPS with unstable moments; high settings fell to about 20-25 FPS.

    Medium preset · Uncapped

    Frequent dips · Native or upscaling off

    Article: Best Palworld graphics settings for Steam Deck.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  4. Sourced reportdecky.net3 / 5PlayableMedium preset, Uncapped

    Decky.net says it tested Palworld on Steam Deck using an uncapped frame rate, TSR anti-aliasing, and medium visibility, grass, shadows, effects, and textures. It reports 35-40 FPS with unstable moments.

    Medium preset · Uncapped

    Frequent dips · Native or upscaling off

    • Controller or input issue

    Article: Settings for Palworld on the Steam Deck.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

  5. Sourced reportwindowscentral.com4 / 5GoodLow preset, Uncapped

    Windows Central played Palworld on Steam Deck at the Low preset with VSync and motion blur off and no frame limit, observing 30-48 FPS depending on the scene.

    Low preset · Uncapped

    Varied a lot

    Article: Best graphics settings and firsthand performance paragraphs.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

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  1. Sourced reportdestructoid.com3 / 5PlayableCustom preset, 30 FPS target

    Destructoid reports firsthand Steam Deck testing on game version 1.2.0. It could not hold 30 FPS consistently, but described roughly 30 FPS as acceptable with Proton Experimental, a 30 FPS cap, low view distance and grass, and medium shadows, effects, and textures.

    Custom preset · 30 FPS target

    Frequent dips · Native or upscaling off · Proton Experimental

    Article: Enable Proton Tools and Best Steam Deck settings for Palworld.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

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