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Steam Deck rating
Equal-weight average of all 5 scores (community and sourced). Not a median, benchmark, or guarantee.
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The author tested on Steam Deck OLED, used a low base preset with selected Medium and High options plus FSR Quality, and reported 40 to 60 FPS with a 45 FPS cap and brief transition dips.
Custom preset · Other FPS target
Mostly stable · Quality upscaling · FSR
Article: Optimized settings and frame-rate sections.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence
The author tested the full game on Steam Deck OLED and preferred a stable 30 FPS using mixed high and medium settings with balanced FSR, while noting some open-area hitching.
Custom preset · 30 FPS target
Mostly stable · Balanced upscaling · FSR
Article: Steam Deck recommended settings section.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence
The publication tested Steam Deck and reported a default High preset, 30 FPS cap, balanced FSR, some exploration dips, and better stability after reducing secondary effects.
High preset · 30 FPS target
Mostly stable · Balanced upscaling · FSR
Article: Graphics, technical, and audio section.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence
The reviewer spent most play time on Steam Deck and reported that the game ran very well at 30 FPS, with its visual style remaining effective at reduced settings.
30 FPS target
Mostly stable
Article: Visual and Steam Deck performance paragraphs.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence
TwistedVoxel tested Monster Hunter Stories 3 on Steam Deck at 1280x720 with FSR Quality and high texture and mesh settings.
720p · Custom preset · Other FPS target
Mostly stable · Quality upscaling · FSR
Article: Steam Deck best settings and performance section.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence