Is The Last of Us Steam Deck compatible? If you’ve peeved that the PS Vita isn’t a thing anymore, you’re likely wondering whether Valve’s handheld PC can run one of the best PlayStation games ever instead. Thankfully, while we’re still waiting to find other whether The Last of Us will make the ‘Great on Deck’ list, it looks like you’ll be able to take the Naughty Dog survival horror story out and about once it arrives.
Whether you’re planning a portable playthrough or a desktop jaunt, you should check out The Last of Us system requirements before installing. Doing so will save you from any hardware-related heartaches, as recommended specs for the apocalyptic romp are demanding. That said, while you’ll need an Nvidia RTX 4080 to match PS5 performance, Naughty Dog apparently has you covered if you’re looking for a scaled-down Steam Deck experience.
Is The Last of Us Steam Deck compatible?
Yes, The Last of Us is Steam Deck compatible, so you’ll be able to take the epic journey with you on your travels. Valve hasn’t marked the port as either Verified or Playable yet, but Naughty Dog’s Co-President, Neil Druckmann, says “Ellie and Joel will grace the Steam Deck… don’t worry!”
Of course, at PCGamesN, we like to put compatibility to the test, so we checking out Druckmann’s portable PC claims soon. Even if The Last of us runs on Steam Deck, there’s no guarantee you’ll be able to boost fps, and battery life could take a beating during gameplay. Nevertheless, other PlayStation ports like Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Uncharted are all Verified by Valve, so The Last of Us Part 1 will likely follow suit.
Planning on playing using a big screen? There’s actually a way to turn Valve’s handheld PC into a makeshift PS5. Thanks to included DualSense support, you’ll be able to embrace the benefits of controller haptics while using the best Steam Deck dock – something that’ll add an extra layer of immersion while taking down Clickers and post-apocalyptic no-gooders.
AMD FSR 2 should also provide a helping hand in terms of Steam Deck performance, but it’s important to set expectations. After all, the Deck isn’t designed to compete with high-spec consoles and the best gaming PC builds, and you’ll need to wait for the Steam Deck 2 for a proper frame rate uplift.
