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Returnal™ Steam Machine settings and performance

Steam Machine rating

3.7 out of 5

Good

3 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 52
  3. Playable3 / 51
  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
Unknown
FPS target
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

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Reports (3)

Detailed community reports and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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